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When California became a state in 1850, one-fifth of that territory was Mariposa County | When California became a state in 1850, one-fifth of that territory was Mariposa County - the largest of 27 original counties. But between 1851 and 1893, parts went to become six entire counties and add to five others, giving it the nickname “mother of counties.” | ||
Some of Mariposa’s territory added to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Mono, Inyo and San Benito counties, and the entirety of Tulare, Merced, Fresno, Kern, Kings and Madera counties. | Some of Mariposa’s territory added to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Mono, Inyo and San Benito counties, and the entirety of Tulare, Merced, Fresno, Kern, Kings and Madera counties. | ||
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The county courthouse, featured on the seal, was built in 1854 is the oldest functioning courthouse in California. | The county courthouse, featured on the seal, was built in 1854 is the oldest functioning courthouse in California. | ||
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[https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/bibliography '''Literature''']: https://www.naco.org/articles/behind-seal-march-21-2016 | |||
[[Category:US counties]] | [[Category:US counties]] | ||
[[Category:California]] | [[Category:California]] | ||