Mariposa County Courthouse

5088 Bullion St., Mariposa, California

Photos

Historic American Buildings Survey Photo by Wm. H. Knowles May 1936

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map

Coordinates:
+37.48976, -119.96848
37°29'23" N, 119°58'07" W

Quadrangle map:
Mariposa

Description

"MARIPOSA COUNTY COURTHOUSE - 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 tried here, and much United States mining law is based on decisions emanating from this historic courthouse." - California Historic Landmark No.670

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 1977
Reference number: 77000306
Architectural style: Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival
Areas of significance: Law; Architecture
Level of significance: State
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; C - Design/Construction
Property type: Building
Historic function: Courthouse
Current function: Courthouse
Period of significance: 1850-1874
Significant years: 1854; 1855; 1859

Update Log

March 27, 2019: Updated by Richard Doody: Add historical information
April 28, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER

Sources

HABS CA-1105 - Mariposa County Courthouse
Richard Doody
National Register database - Reference number 77000306 (Search for documents)