Mariposa, California
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Mariposa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California, United States. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. Named for the mon
Mariposa County Courthouse January 2025
St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Juan Bautista Alvarado (1809-1882), Governor of Alta California and owner of Rancho Las Mariposas under Mexican rule
Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park is a national park of the United States in California. It is bordered on the southeast by the Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest. The park
Mariposa, California
…during the 19th century's period of expansion. Mariposa has numerous museums and landmarks that highlight its mining history. The county's proximity to Yosemite National Park also significantly contributes to its economy, with tourism playing a central role in supporting local businesses. Mariposa is nestled at an elevation…
Eastern Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point
Paiute ceremony (1872)
Lafayette Bunnell gave Yosemite Valley its name.
Sculpture of Chief Tenaya made by Sal Maccarone for the Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite National Park