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. Click to hear the 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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.

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); 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.

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0.2 miles away); Mariposa Meat Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mariposa Independent Order Odd Fellows Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mariposa.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

2. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker

St. Joseph's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

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 742 times since then and 92 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.