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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVGP_mariposa-county-court-house_Mariposa-CA.html
In Continuous Use Since Erection This marker placed
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVGM_mariposa-county-court-house_Mariposa-CA.html
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 ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVGL_mariposa-county-courthouse_Mariposa-CA.html
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 we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVDE_st-josephs-catholic-church_Mariposa-CA.html
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 t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9J_whitlock-mining-district_Midpines-CA.html
This monument is located in the Whitlock Mining District, which is on the eastern Mother Lode gold vein and includes the Colorado, Sherlock Creek and Whiskey Flat areas. Placer and lode mining began in 1849. 49er's Lafayette Bunnell, Champlin Spen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9I_st-josephs-catholic-church_Mariposa-CA.html
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
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9H_mariposa-countys-old-stone-jail_Mariposa-CA.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9G_mariposa-independent-order-odd-fellows-hall_Mariposa-CA.html
Built 1867 to replace original building. Used by Mariposa County fraternal organizations since then.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9F_schlageter-hotel_Mariposa-CA.html
Built in 1859 by John F. McNamera, destroyed by fire in 1866, rebuilt in 1867 by Herman Schlegeter, Presidents Grant & Garfield stayed here, Walter & Clarice Robinson acquired ownership in 1963.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV8M_the-townsite-of-agua-fria-california_Mariposa-CA.html
This mining town became the seat of justice of Mariposa County when on February 18,1850, the State Legislature divided the state into 27 counties. Mariposa County the comprised one-fifth of the entire state and included what are Mariposa, Tulare, …
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