On State Highway 140 east of Yaqui Gulch Road, on the left when traveling east.
Discoverd by Sonoran miners in the early summer of 1849. It was located about a quarter mile above the two springs of cold water from which the town derived its name.
Aqua Fria was the first county seat from Feb. 18, 1850 to Nov. 10. 1851. . . . — — Map (db m46410) HM
On State Highway 140 east of Yaqui Gulch Road, on the left when traveling east.
One fourth mile north of Carson Creek, tributary of Agua Fria, was located Agua Fria, first county seat of Mariposa County in 1850-1851 one of original 27 counties in California. Until 1852, while mining was main industry of region, Mariposa County . . . — — Map (db m51554) HM
On California Route 140 north of 5th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Beginning in the 1850's, Charles Bogan and later business partner Chris Kerrins had a general merchandise store on this site. The original building burned in the fire of 1866. With the help of insurance, it was rebuilt as the fireproof brick . . . — — Map (db m301089) HM
On Old Highway Road, on the right when traveling east.
In 1852 Andrew Church established a trading post where a road from the San Joaquin Valley, crossed the Agua Fria Creek. The site, known as Bridgeport, was on the Fremont Grant, about five miles south of Aqua Fria, first county seat of Mariposa . . . — — Map (db m46846) HM
On California Route 140 north of 5th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The fire of 1866 destroyed most of this block. When rebuilding the Bogan and Company store to your left and the hotel to your right, the space in between them remained an alley leading to Mariposa Soda Works.
In 1935, Emile Trabucco built a . . . — — Map (db m301004) HM
Near Fairgrounds Road near Highway 49, on the right when traveling east.
The California State Geological Society started collecting mineral specimens in 1865. In 1880, the California State Mining Bureau was founded. This plaque is dedicated to the miners and founders for their foresight. Todays collection displays . . . — — Map (db m46845) HM
On Central Yosemite Highway (California Route 140), on the right when traveling south.
Rebuilt of brick in 1867, one year after the devastating Mariposa fire, Joseph H. Miller's Capital Saloon also saw duty as the Mariposa Post Office. Miller served as Postmaster until his death in 1887. Daughter-in-law Lucy Miller severed as . . . — — Map (db m192088) HM
On State Highway 140 (California Route 140) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 140.
In 1857 Pierre Van Bever purchased the lot on this corner and constructed a large brick building. This became the Challenge Saloon. In 1866 the building, like many others in Mariposa, was destroyed by fire. It lay in ruin for years.
With the . . . — — Map (db m301080) HM
On St. Charles Street (California Route 140) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on St. Charles Street.
The oldest building in Mariposa, and the only 3 story adobe building still in use in the state of California.
Erected in 1850 by Col. John C. Fremont and wife Jessie for Palmer Cook & Co., lease holders for the Mariposa Mine and Fremont’s agents. . . . — — Map (db m65502) HM
Near California 140 (California Route 140) at 6th Street, on the left when traveling north.
This was the site of the Gishel Hotel and Bakery until the fire of 1866. Later, John Fritz built both a home and butcher shop that were destroyed in the Gallison Hotel fire of 1887. In 1892, Emily and W. S. Zeller bought the property and built their . . . — — Map (db m301092) HM
On Central Yosemite Highway (California Route 49/140) north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property was part of Juan Alvarado's 1844 Mexican "Las Mariposas” land grant, later purchased by John C. Fremont. In 1895 John and Catherine Trabucco purchased this lot and began construction in 1896 on the site of the Arcade Saloon which . . . — — Map (db m298781) HM
On Princeton Road at Highway 49 Frontage Road on Princeton Road.
This site is part of the 44,000 arce [sic] Las Mariposa Land Grant purchased in 1847 by Colonel John C. Fremont for $3,000. In 1850 La Mineta, a mining camp, was established here by Sonoran miners. La Mineta was changed to Princeton in 1854 for the . . . — — Map (db m46407) HM
On Bullion Street south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
George Lind built the house on the left in 1897, the same year he married Isabella Farnsworth. Lind served as county treasurer from 1926 to 1934. The home remained a private residence until the county purchased it in 1989. The Linds built several . . . — — Map (db m301102) HM
On Central Yosemite Highway (California Route 140), on the right when traveling north.
C. Meyer owned the Mariposa Bakery beginning in 1857. In 1865, he sold it and it became a saloon until the 1866 fire. From 1885 to 1909 Lucy Miller ran the post office here. Bertken and Johnson later turned it into a funeral parlor. In 1921, Charlie . . . — — Map (db m301099) HM
On 17th Street south of Fournier Road, on the right when traveling south.
Also known as "The Grave Yard on the Hill", the date the Mariposa Town Cemetery was founded is unknown, but it is believed to be as early as 1850. The location of many of the earliest graves have been lost to time.
Two fraternal . . . — — Map (db m298784) HM
On Bullion Street south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m46734) HM
On Bullion Street south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Continuous Use Since Erection
This marker placed
by
Yosemite Parlor No. 24. N.S.G.W.
Merced
April 21, 1929
Dedicated to the memory
of
the Mariposa Pioneers — — Map (db m163762) HM
On Bullion Street south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m46733) HM
On Bullion Street, on the left when traveling south.
This 33 X 26 foot structure was built in 1858 from granite blocks quarried near Mormon Bar at a cost of 14,744.00 by J.O. Lovejoy. It originally had two stories and a gallows at the east end. In 1892 a fire gutted the building, taking the life of . . . — — Map (db m46443) HM
On Central Yosemite Highway (California Route 49/140) south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Charles Hertel purchased this property from J.C. Fremont in 1859. The original building burned down in 1866 and was replaced with a fireproof brick structure that has a sod roof. The brick is now covered with plaster. It operated under various . . . — — Map (db m301100) HM
On Jessie Street at 12th Street, on the left when traveling north on Jessie Street.
The first meeting of the Mariposa County Historical Society was held April 14, 1957. In 1958 the museum was established at the Historic Masonic Lodge located nearby.
In December 1969, Judge Thomas and Katherine Coakley donated the land to . . . — — Map (db m38670) HM
On California Route 140 north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1860 the Mariposa Restaurant was built and owned by I. Cavasso & Co. and specialized in French and Italian cuisine. The owner lived in a house in the back.
The restaurant and home, which changed owners frequently, were destroyed by the fire . . . — — Map (db m301088) HM
On Fairgrounds Road east of Highway 49, on the right when traveling east.
In 1849, a group of Mormons established a tent encampment near here while searching for land to farm. After an influx of gold miners the Mormons moved on. Next came thousands of Chinese miners, merchants and farmers. Mormon Bar became the largest . . . — — Map (db m46408) HM
On Mount Ophir Road. Reported permanently removed.
The Mount Ophir Mine is one of the most successful and conspicuous of the Mother Lode Mines in Mariposa County. It includes the Mount Ophir Mint which was the first of such mints to turn gold into coins. The mint was rebuilt by John Moffitt, who had . . . — — Map (db m298257) HM
This school was originally two stories and was built in Georgetown about 1878. At that time it was called the Snow Creek School. Space was limited so the school was dismantled and moved to a larger site in 1910. The land was donated by Richard . . . — — Map (db m46771) HM
Built in 1862 by the people of Mariposa under the direction of Father Auger the church was dedicated and the first mass was said on January 18, 1863 by Archbishop Alemany — — Map (db m46444) HM
Built in 1862 by the people of Mariposa under the direction of Father Auger. The church was dedicated, Confirmation was conferred and the first Mass was said by Archbishop Alameny on Jan. 18, 1863. The church has been repaired many times through the . . . — — Map (db m46599) HM
On Charles (Main) Street (State Highway 140) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on Charles (Main) Street.
Built in 1859 by John F. McNamera, destroyed by fire in 1866, rebuilt in 1867 by Herman Schlageter, Presidents Grant & Garfield stayed here, Walter & Clarice Robinson acquired ownership in 1963. — — Map (db m298382) HM
On Bullion Street south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the sesquincentennial of the Mariposa County Courthouse and recognition of its continuous use since 1855.
In June 1857 Biddle Boggs vs. Merced Mining Company made legal mining history and the 1861 cases of Moore vs. Smaw and Fremont . . . — — Map (db m46739) HM
On California 140, on the left when traveling north.
This site has housed many businesses as several fires have ravaged this building that was originally constructed as fireproof. The last fire, in 2012, completely burned this block from Highway 49 to Mariposa Creek.
The first business here was . . . — — Map (db m299241) HM
On Jessie Street at 12th Street, on the left when traveling north on Jessie Street.
This mining town became the seat of justice of Mariposa County when on February 18, 1850, the State Legislature divided the state into 27 original counties. Mariposa County then comprised one fifth of the entire state and included what now are . . . — — Map (db m299230) HM
