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

Mariposa Meat Market

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

1. Mariposa Meat Market Marker

Inscription.
Charles Hertel purchased this property from J.C. Fremont in 1859. The original building burned down in 1866 and was replaced with a fireproof brick structure that has a sod roof. The brick is now covered with plaster. It operated under various owners, one of whom was C.A. Schlageter, as the Mariposa Meat Market until 1899. In 1899, it became Richter's Pink Front Drug Store and from 1903-1906 it was the Olander and Franklin Emporium. Bert Smith had a Barber Shop here from 1919-1943. After WWII, it functioned as a Western Auto Store.

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 37° 29.07′ N, 119° 57.908′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. It is on Central Yosemite Highway (California Route 49/140) south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5025 Central Yosemite Highway, 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: Capital Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Bogan & Company (a few steps from this marker);

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California Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles (a few steps from this marker); John Trabucco Building (a few steps from this marker); Fremont Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Mariposa Restaurant (a few steps from this marker); Mariposa Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Schlageter Hotel (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. Mariposa Meat Market Marker

The marker is visible to the left of the entrance

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

3. Mariposa Meat Market Marker

This view is towards the southeast.

Mariposa Meat Market building and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 27, 2026

4. Mariposa Meat Market building and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. 3. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.