Mariposa in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A Shrine to Justice in California
In June 1857 Biddle Boggs vs. Merced Mining Company made legal mining history and the 1861 cases of Moore vs. Smaw and Fremont vs. Flower opened the door for Congress to pass the first Federal Mining Act in 1866.
Erected 2004 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter No. 1849.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1857.
Location. 37° 29.342′ N, 119° 58.042′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. Marker 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.
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); Mariposa County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Museum and History Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mariposa Independent Order Odd Fellows Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Trabucco Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mariposa Meat Market (approx. 0.3 miles away); Capital Saloon (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mariposa.
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 822 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5. submitted on September 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.