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Mariposa

Originally called Logtown, Mariposa was renamed after the Spanish word for butterfly. Gold mining has long been supplanted by tourism; nearby Yosemite Valley attracts hordes of visitors each year, especially during the summer.

Visitor Centers

Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau 5065 Hwy. 140 Mariposa, CA 95338. Phone:(209)966-7081 or (866)425-3366

Things to Do

California State Mining and Mineral Museum

Mariposa County Historical Courthouse

Mariposa Museum and History Center Inc.

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