mariposa county's old stone jail
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mariposa county's old stone jail印象
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Yep, there is was in the old book from the 1960's. My uncle had been locked up in this old jail. I figured he had, since he'd made it a point to get locked up in every county in California at least once. So having the old registries was great. Not a lot to see, but, dang, it must have been cold in winter. Worth having a look at a real western jail. Judge for yourself whether you could pull the bars out of the window by pulling on them with a rope and horse.
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We thought this was very interesting. The Volunteer was informative and took the job seriously. A bit of history (if someone thought you were insane, you ended up here) The conditions were inhuman. Worth a stop in.
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We went on a Sunday, and were pleasantly surprised to have Neil give us a tour. I'm not sure when else he is there, as we were expecting to peek inside and read the plaque on the front. Having worked for the sheriff's department, he was the perfect host. The graffiti on the walls scrawled by actual prisoners was eerie, as was the sound of that door closing! Neil's wife, Susan who also worked for the sheriff's department, gives the tour at the courthouse. We chose not to use it, but their daughter runs a sightseeing trolley around town too. Again, we were there on a Sunday, so I am not sure which other days you will get this treat.
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Something to see. Can't see inside, but has an interesting history. I posted a picture of my dad, his dad, and his dad's mom. Not sure of the date.
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You can't see inside the building. Everything is locked up and visually blocked. It stands in a residential area, no parking.
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This old jail was in use in Mariposa until about 1960. It looks small from the outside, but inside it is actually 2 floors. On display are some of the old beds, manacles, etc that were used in that era.
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Love the history of the location; a nice place to explore in the Sierra foothills.
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This is a quick, while you are passing by, attraction. Its two blocks off hwy 140 through town. Its a small building, dating back to the 1800's and you cannot get in side. There is a plaque on the side that is worth a read.
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As a "local" I've spent a lot of time (visiting) in this old stone building. During the summer months, there is frequently a guided tour available. During the off-season, you will have to make friends with a "local" who "might" be able to "hook-you-up" with a "friend" who "might" have the key. It's really worth the effort though. You will have the opportunity to appreciate just how difficult life was for our early pioneers and how harsh the environment was, particularly for those who broke the law! There is another Old Stone Jail in Hornitos that can be visited as part of a tour of that old town as well.
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Just a couple of blocks from downtown and a great example of how jail should be. No frills, solid rock walls and well ventillated. This is a perfectlty preserved 1850's jail house. Pretty cool and I wouldn't miss it especially on the way to see the old courthouse. (oldest still operating courthouse west of the Mississippi).