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

Mariposa County Courthouse

Photographed by Mia Kostouros, June 5, 2011

1. Mariposa County Court House Marker

Inscription. This mortise and tenon Greek Revival courthouse, erected in 1854, is California’s oldest court of law and has served continuously as the seat of county government since 1854. During the 19th century landmark mining cases setting legal precedent were tried here and much United States mining law is based on decisions emanating from this historic courthouse.

Erected 1976 by California State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Mariposa County Bicentennial. (Marker Number 670.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 37° 29.328′ N, 119° 58.032′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. It is on Bullion Street south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5088 Bullion 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: Mariposa County Court House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mariposa County Court House (a few steps from this marker); A Shrine to Justice in California (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lind Homes (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Museum and History Center (approx.

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0.2 miles away); The Townsite of Agua Fria, California (approx. ¼ mile away); Mariposa Independent Order Odd Fellows Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gishel Hotel and Bakery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mariposa.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

2. Mariposa County Courthouse Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

3. Mariposa County Courthouse Marker

Marker on the base of this monument states, "This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior."

Mariposa County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

4. Mariposa County Courthouse and Marker

Mariposa County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mandy Kirby, October 22, 2018

5. Mariposa County Courthouse

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

6. Mariposa County Courthouse

There are three markers on the Courthouse lawn. This marker is in the foreground, to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,035 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 21, 2014, by Mia Kostouros of Los Banos, California. 2. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on October 24, 2018, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. 6. submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.