Coulterville in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Mint

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 17, 2011

1. The Mint Marker

Inscription. This structure was built around 1860. After a fire, it was reconstructed in 1890. At this time, the building was owned by Tom Hollow and housed a blacksmith’s shop. The upper level was added around 1900 and eventually the building became a bar and restaurant, known as “The Mint”. At another time it was called “The 49er Club".

In 1936 the building was sold to Louis Milani. Nine years later it became “The Emporium” which offered a large variety of goods.

Erected 1993 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter No. 1849 (Erected Clamper Year 5998).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 37° 42.685′ N, 120° 11.77′ W. Marker is in Coulterville, California, in Mariposa County. It is on Main Steet (County Route J132). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5008 Main Street, Coulterville CA 95311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeffery Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coulterville

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(about 400 feet away); I.O.O.F Lodge 104 (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Coulterville (about 400 feet away); Whistling Billy (about 400 feet away); Coulterville Hotel (about 500 feet away); Sun Sun Wo Co. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coulterville.

Regarding The Mint. It appears that the structure referred to in this marker no longer exists. The 'building' is a painted facade.

The Emporium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 17, 2011

2. The Emporium

The marker is mounted at the far left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 931 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.