Welcome to Mariposa, California – The Mother of All Counties
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Spanish for ‘butterfly’,
the town of Mariposa was
named after the flocks of
Monarch butterflies seen
from early explorers. This
historic town is situated
in the foothills of the
Sierra Nevada with an elevation
of 1754 ft offering spectacular
scenery and an abundance
of exciting outdoor activities.
Europeans were attracted
to Mariposa CA because of
gold, and still to this
day visitors love to pan
for gold. Access to the
town is easily attained
via Highways 49 and 140.
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Yosemite
Way Station Motel is conveniently
located on Highway 140 which
continues directly to Yosemite
National Park. There, you
will find endless
activities and
attractions for
the whole family to enjoy.
The Mariposa town was first
the home to the Southern
Miwok Indians. They lived
in the Central California
area for untold generations
before any Europeans arrived
in the Americas. This charming
town now has one of the
oldest court houses and
oldest post offices in the
United States. It is referred
to as the ‘mother of all
counties’ because in 1850
Mariposa was made the largest
county covering one-fifth
of the state of California.
Since then, many counties
have been formed from Mariposa
including Los Angeles.
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Things to do in Mariposa
California
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California State
Mining & Mineral
Museum
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Experience the history
of the Gold Rush
era at this Mariposa
museum, which features
over 13,000 objects,
including mining
artifacts, gem and
mineral specimens.
Also on display
is the 13.8-pound
Fricot “Nugget”
—the largest 19th-century
specimen of crystallized
gold still in existence.
At the Museum you
will find a mine
tunnel, museum shop,
a working scale
model of a stamp
mill, and educational
programs. |
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Mariposa County
Courthouse
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If you love history
this is a must see!
The Mariposa County
Courthouse is the
oldest courthouse
west of the Rockies.
Constructed in 1854,
it is one of the
finest remaining
examples of nineteenth
century Greek architecture
and a California
Historical Landmark.
Inside you will
find information
about Mariposa County
and its changes
over the years and
the elegant, very
well preserved main
court room. |
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Mariposa Museum
and History Center
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Considered one of
the best small museums
in America, this
museum holds some
of the finest historical
artwork, artifacts
and gold displays
in California. For
something fun the
whole family can
do in Mariposa,
visit the center
and learn about
the Native Miwok
Indians and the
California Gold
Rush. Come for a
group tour or gold
panning lesson. |
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Flower Walk
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Beginning at our
hotel, the Mariposa
Creek walkway is
a convenient stroll
through town. You
will enjoy a scenic
walk along Mariposa
Creek and along
the way you can
see the local foliage
including the California
poppy. |
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Directions to
the BEST WESTERN PLUS
Hotel in Mariposa
California
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From all directions
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The BEST WESTERN PLUS
Yosemite Way Station
is located at the
south end of town
at the junction
of Highway 140 and
south Highway 49.
From Highway
99 :
Take the Yosemite
(Highway 140 East)
Exit at Merced.
Follow Route 140
East to the motel
at the South end
of Mariposa.
From Fresno :
Take Highway 41
north to Highway
49 North in Oakhurst.
Follow Highway 49
north to the
BEST WESTERN
PLUS Yosemite
Way Station at the
south end of Mariposa. |
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