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

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer

1. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Built in 1862 by the people of Mariposa under the direction of Father Auger. The church was dedicated, Confirmation was conferred and the first Mass was said by Archbishop Alameny on Jan. 18, 1863. The church has been repaired many times through the years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1942.

Location. 37° 28.953′ N, 119° 57.734′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. It is on 2nd Street. The marker is on a pathway leading from 2nd Street to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: A different marker also named St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa County’s Old Stone Jail (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Challenge Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simon Wormser's Hardware Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schlageter Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fremont Adobe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capital Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Trabucco Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mariposa.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

2. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

3. St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer

4. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,685 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 24, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on August 24, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.