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

Schlageter Hotel

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

1. Schlageter Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built in 1859 by John F. McNamera, destroyed by fire in 1866, rebuilt in 1867 by Herman Schlageter, Presidents Grant & Garfield stayed here, Walter & Clarice Robinson acquired ownership in 1963.

Erected 1990 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter No. 1849.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #20 James A. Garfield series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 37° 29.056′ N, 119° 57.885′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. It is at the intersection of Charles (Main) Street (State Highway 140) and 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on Charles (Main) Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5022 Charles (Main) Street, 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: Simon Wormser's Hardware Store (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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Bogan & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mariposa.

Schlageter Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2011

2. Schlageter Hotel

The marker is located on the far right side of the front wall facing Charles Street.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

3. Schlageter Hotel Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2011

4. Schlageter Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,345 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on April 26, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on August 24, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on August 24, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.