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

Gishel Hotel and Bakery

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 27, 2026

1. Gishel Hotel and Bakery Marker

Inscription. This was the site of the Gishel Hotel and Bakery until the fire of 1866. Later, John Fritz built both a home and butcher shop that were destroyed in the Gallison Hotel fire of 1887. In 1892, Emily and W. S. Zeller bought the property and built their home. They had a lawn and picket fence which was unusual for the time. In 1897, they turned it into the Mariposa Cash Store. Since 1907, many different businesses have been housed here. One of these was Sam McGouran's telephone exchange (1913). It has also been a pool hall and a barber shop. In 1937, Charles Buchholz opened the California Market.

Erected by Rotary Club of Mariposa.

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.

Location. 37° 29.091′ N, 119° 57.925′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. It can be reached from the intersection of California 140 (California Route 140) and 6th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5031 CA-140, Mariposa CA 95338, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mariposa Bakery (a few steps from this marker); Mariposa Independent Order Odd Fellows Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); California Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles (within shouting distance of this marker); Bogan & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); John Trabucco Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Capital Saloon (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. Gishel Hotel and Bakery Marker

The marker is visible on the right side of the entryway.

Site of the former Gishel Hotel and Bakery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 27, 2026

3. Site of the former Gishel Hotel and Bakery

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.