Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Sierran Me-Wuk, Euro-American and Miwok dating back to 2499 BC.
Many famous people are associated with these Mariposa County historic places including John Charles Fremont, Ansel Adams, Too'-le, He-le'-jah and Chris Jorgenson.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Mariposa County places including John White, Washburn Bros., Charles Sumner, Gilbert Stanley Underwood, Fox & Shriver, National Park Service, Yosemite Valley Railroad, U.S. Army, Hugh Davanay and William Spivok. Prominent architectural styles found in Mariposa Country are Bungalow/Craftsman, Greek Revival and Mission/Spanish Revival.