Mariposa in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A Shrine to Justice in California
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011
1. A Shrine to Justice in California Marker
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. 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 Mexicos 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); Mariposa County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lind Homes (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Museum and History Center
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014
2. A Shrine to Justice in California Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014
3. A Shrine to Justice in California Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011
4. Mariposa County Court House and Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2011
5. Mariposa County Court House
There are three markers on the lawn of the Mariposa County Courthouse. This marker is in the background, nearer the flag pole.
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 1,070 times since then and 16 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.
