Mariposa in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Simon Wormser's Hardware Store
Photographed by Liam Williams, April 26, 2026
1. Simon Wormser's Hardware Store Marker
The first business here was Simon Wormser's Hardware Store in 1858. Later came the McElligott Mariposa Garage.
Other businesses included a:
drug store in 1864
liquor store and bar from 1895-1900
car dealership
bakery
swap shop
shoe repair
clothing store
ice cream parlor
gift shop
real estate office
Pizza Factory began serving pizzas here in 1981.
Erected 2019 by Rotary Club of Mariposa Yosemite.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 37° 29.051′ N, 119° 57.89′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. It is on California 140, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5005 5th Street, Mariposa CA 95338, United
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schlageter Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Challenge Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Fremont Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Capital Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); John Trabucco Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Bogan & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); California Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mariposa.
Photographed by Liam Williams, April 27, 2026
2. Simon Wormser's Hardware Store Marker
Marker is visible on the left side of the building
Photographed by Liam Williams, April 27, 2026
3. Mariposa Pizza Factory
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
