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The community lies in the valley of Mariposa Creek, which flows south and then southwest into the San Joaquin Valley. Mariposa County includes much of Yosemite National Park, and a good deal of the local economy is related to the park and tourism. The two-story county courthouse, constructed in 1854, is the oldest in continuous use west of the ...
Mariposa County was one of the original 27 counties of California, created at the time of statehood in 1850. While it began as the state's largest county, territory that was once part of Mariposa was ceded over time to form all or part of twelve other counties, including all of Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern; and parts of San Benito, Mono, Inyo, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles.
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Mariposa County, California, geography stubs (67 P) Pages in category "Mariposa County, California" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
Stockton Creek is a tributary of Mariposa Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was named after Robert F. Stockton who owned a mine and stamp mill during the California Gold Rush. [2] An impoundment on the creek owned by the Mariposa Public Utilities Commission holds a major source of water for the community of Mariposa.
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In 1850, it was a booming trade center and the final destination for many new arrivals in California. It was Mariposa County's first Seat of Justice from February 18, 1850, to November 10, 1851. A post office was established October 7, 1851. In 1853, a 6-stamp quartz mill was established in Upper Agua Fria.
Clearing House (formerly, Clearinghouse) is an unincorporated community in Mariposa County, California. [1] It is located on the north bank of the Merced River 5 miles (8 km) west of El Portal, [2] at an elevation of 1555 feet (474 m). [1] The Clearinghouse post office operated from 1913 to 1933. [2]