This is from the my book the Gleanings from the Mariposa County Newspapers: The Early Year 1863 - 1879. AGUA FRIA Mariposa Gazette, June 23, 1866 Lower Agua Fria Destroyed by Fire. Yesterday morning, about 2 o'clock, the town of Lower Agua Fria was entirely consumed by fire. The town was built of the most combustible material, and when the fire commenced it spread with such rapidity that it was impossible to do anything. The fire first appeared in the Chinese Church, and was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary. About 75 buildings composed the town, all of which, excepting Mr. Leverone's house, were entirely destroyed. Mr. Egenhoff's loss was from $6,000 to $7,000–insured for $3,000; Gossner & Co. Brewery, $9,000–insured for $3,000; Geo. Bertken, loss, $1,000 – insured for $600; Stienberger, loss, $1,000. -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net