Historic Buildings

Mariposa County Courthouse
A State of California Historical Landmark, and the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rockies and the third oldest in the nation as well as being on the National Register of Historical Places. The courthouse was built in 1854 and you can still find the original furnishings in the upstairs courtroom, where the room still shakes when the clock tower strikes the time. Still in use as the judicial seat of Mariposa, the building is open to the public. Tours are available on Sat. and Sun. during the months of May through Sept. Donations are accepted. Call the Chamber of Commerce for information.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church - built in 1863.

One of the oldest jails in California - built in 1859 with natural granite stones. The jail was used once in 1960. You will find a receiving area and four cells in this Mariposa Jail.

Trabucco Warehouse - built in 1866.

Schlageter Hotel - built in 1866.

Gazette Office - old newspaper in continued publication in California.

Mt. Ophir - Private mint coined $50.00 gold slugs in 1850's.

Historic Walking Tour - pick up a map at the Mariposa Visitors Bureau and take a self-guided tour to the many buildings featured on the National Register of Historic Places.