When California was formed in 1850, Mariposa County was one of the original 27 counties and covered one-fifth of the state. The County was reapportioned to create all of parts of 11 other counties giving rise to the nickname the “Mother of Count...
With no incorporated cities (or stop lights), people either live in rural areas or in one of our many charming communities. They also enjoy varied outdoor recreational opportunities as the terrain ranges from grassy rolling hills to alpine-like mountains....
Today, our county is known for friendly citizens who greet or play host to the large number of visitors who come from around the world. We are also known for our festivals and fun spirit which are enjoyed by visitors and locals, alike.
Over the weekend of January 5, 2019, the Mariposa County Recovers website information was merged onto the County’s main website. Users will find that the information and resources are the same but that it is all now displayed in a design that ma...
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With summer just around the corner, swimming lessons can't be far behind! Swimming lesson Registration is now open and, new this year, can all be done and paid for online.
Check out schedules, choose your session, and register your child at http:...
Mariposa, CA-- National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has announced 57 awards totaling $4.1 million supporting projects across the nation through the Arts Endowment’s Our Town program. Mariposa County is one of the reco...
Tuesday June 4, 2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Landfill located at 5593 Highway 49 North. See the Solid Waste page for more details.