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.
The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District has secured $3.4 million for large scale fuel reduction projects. Approximately $800,000 of those funds will be used for County tree mortality project cleanup efforts.
The County of Mariposa is preparing to sell more than 300 acres of surplus property in and around the communities of Hornitos and Don Pedro. The community is invited to attend a public meeting at Stag Hall in Hornitos on January 8, 2020, to learn more abo...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA), a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced this week that Mariposa County has received a $6.29 million resiliency grant for downtown renovations. EDA Disaster Supplemental grants help build and ...
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