Hornitos in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
D. Ghirardelli & Co.
Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026
1. D. Ghirardelli & Co. Marker
D. Ghirardelli & Co.
operated
this store
now owned by
D. Ghirardelli Co.
Chocolate & Cocoa
since 1852
Erected by D. Ghirardelli Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 37° 30.126′ N, 120° 14.304′ W. Marker is in Hornitos, California, in Mariposa County. It is on Bear Valley Road (County Road J16), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2890 Bear Valley Road, Hornitos CA 95325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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: Hornitos (a few steps from this marker); Old Wells Fargo Office (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hornitos (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hornitos (within shouting distance of this marker); Hornitos Masonic Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Plaza Adobe (about 300 feet away); Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hornitos.
Also see . . . About Ghirardelli.
this page online
Photographed by Lester J Letson, October 8, 2010
2. D. Ghirardelli & Co. Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
3. D. Ghirardelli & Co. Store and Marker
Marker is seen on the left.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
4. D. Ghirardelli & Co. Store Ruins
Memorial monument on right: A Loving Tribute to Eugenia Gagliardo, 1869 – 1960 and Luola L. Rodgers. 1879 – 1855, in appreciation of a lifetime of dedication to community service and good will. Hornitos School Patrons Club
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
5. D. Ghirardelli & Co. Store Ruins
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011
6. D. Ghirardelli & Co. Store Ruins
As seen from High Street (one block east).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,802 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. 2. submitted on February 21, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
