Community

The name Mariposa is Spanish for butterfly. Just like it's name Mariposa is a beautiful and quaint little mountain community

Mariposa offers the best of small town living, while still offering conveniences such as a local hospital and airport. The people are friendly and warm and there is a real sense of community.

Mariposa is a city with a rich historic past. The county courhouse was built in 1854. To find out more about the history of Mariposa you can read an overview of Mariposa County History, or take the Town Tour at VisitMariposa.com. This website also lists statistics and facts for our city.