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Introduced in 1883 | Introduced in 1883 | ||
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. | ||