Bridgeport Travel Guide

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Plaque Reads:
On this site stood the original site of Bridgeport Chronicle – Union newspaper in 1880 while still publishing the Bodie Chronicle, the Folger Brothers, Robert and Alex started the Bridgeport Union. The first number of the Bridgeport paper appeared on May 15, 1880 and with the completion of the new courthouse, they were assured of plenty county printing so they moved their bodie plant to Bridgeport, merged the two papers, and created the Bridgeport Chronicle – Union.

Plaque Dedicated September 12, 1981
Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus

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There are several markers on the front of the historic courthouse. Be sure to check them out if you stop to see this wonderful building.

This one is on top to the right of the main door.

Mono County
Courthouse Rededication
Centennial

1880 Supervisors-Morris Dick,Chairman,W.A.Loose, William Witherall

1980 Supervisors-Eugene J. Hanson, Chairman, Coy D. Zigler, Vice-Chairman, Joan T. Green, Don N. Sharp, Jr., Robert J. Stanford

Plaque dedicated July 5, 1980 by the Mono County Board of Supervisors.

Mono County Court House
The plaque reads: Since April 1, 1881 with the trial of Morton, indicted for theft of gold bullion from the Standard Co. of Bodie, the scales of justice in this building have continuously weighed the problems of Mono County from infancy to this present day. This impressive building remains a classic example of the artisans of yesterday.

Plaque Dedicated September 25, 1965 by Bodie Chapter of E. Vitus Clampus in Coaction with The Mono County Historical Society.

To the left of the door.
The site for this courthouse was donated by Amasa Foster Bryant and his wife, Eliza Ann Scott Bryant. Pioneers who settled in this beautiful valley in 1862.
Plaque donated by the Mono County Board of Supervisors

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Located at the Mono County Museum. It is on the wall to the left of the entrance. Make sure you take a look at it.

Plaque Reads: Built in 1880, this historic building was used until October, 1964. Plans for a new school building called for the destruction of this one. It was saved by the Mono County Historical Society, the citizens of Bridgeport and Mono County. Through the support of Mono County Supervisors, the building was purchased and moved to this location to serve as the first county museum. This is a proud old building and when first set in place on its new foundation, its doors and windows would not open or close until the buckle of age was put back in the floor. Many of the pioneers of the town and county struggled through their "Three R's" in this building. The happy voices of children in school have been replaced by the quiet memories of yesterday.
Dedicated
July 23, 2005.
By Bodie Chapter No.64 E. Vitus Clampus - The Mono County Historical Society

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This a wonderful reminder of all the history that surrounds Bridgeport. This wonderful monument is a huge map where all the historical markers are located at. Nicely done! I am still not sure who is the little sculpture on top of the monument. Yet, it does give it character.

Historical Monuments and Sites In and Around Mono County
Dedicated by Bodie Chapter E. Clampus Vitus
Mono County Supervisors
September 14, 2002

~Sculpture by Juline Dexter~

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A wonderful place to explore and visit. Originally the Bridgeport School built 1880. It holds many wonderful artifacts. Very enjoyble.

The museum is open Tues - Sat 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June through the end of September. Admission: Adults: $1.50 Seniors: $1.00 Children 6-12 $.75 Children under 6 are free. The Museum is closed Sunday and Monday.

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Built to contend with Bodie's criminal element (often killings every night), the courthouse was completed in 1881, and is still in use today. "The scales of justice in this building have continuously weighed the problems of Mono County from infancy to this day." Dedicated September 25, 1965.