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

Mariposa County Court House

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

1. Mariposa County Court House Marker

Inscription. California’s oldest seat of justice still in use. The front half, the original building, completed in 1854, cost $9.200. The lumber was sash-sawed from nearby forests; framework fastened with mortised joints and wooden pegs. Finished lumber was hand-planed and nailed with square-cut nails. A fire-proof brick vault to protect records, added in 1861, was later enlarged. The English-make clock with its 267 lb. bell in the cupola, was installed in 1866 and has been faithfully tolling each hour since.

The courtroom, scene of many famous legal battles, civil and criminal, remains the same as in pioneer days, with original seats, tables and judge’s bench.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 37° 29.334′ N, 119° 58.042′ 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: A different marker also named Mariposa County Court House (here, next to this marker); A Shrine to Justice in California (a few steps from this marker); Mariposa County Courthouse

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(a few steps from this marker); The Lind Homes (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Museum and History Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Townsite of Agua Fria, California (approx. 0.2 miles 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 Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

2. Mariposa County Court House Marker

Mariposa County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

3. Mariposa County Court House

Photographed by Mia Kostouros, June 5, 2011

4. Mariposa County Court House Marker

Mariposa County Court House Courtroom image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

5. Mariposa County Court House Courtroom

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011

6. Mariposa County Court House Courtroom

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,283 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on June 21, 2014, by Mia Kostouros of Los Banos, California. 5, 6. submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.