Bridgeport, Mariposa County, California
Bridgeport | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Bridgeport Location in California | |
Coordinates: 37°26′00″N 120°00′16″W / 37.43333°N 120.00444°WCoordinates: 37°26′00″N 120°00′16″W / 37.43333°N 120.00444°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Mariposa County |
Elevation[1] | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
Bridgeport (until 1852, Suckertown)[2] is an unincorporated community in Mariposa County, California.[1] It is located on Agua Fria Creek 5 miles (8 km) east of Catheys Valle,[2] at an elevation of 1499 feet (457 m).[1]
Originally called Suckertown, Andrew Church opened a store in 1852 and bestowed its current name.[2]
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