Near Yuba City in Sutter County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of Propagation of the Thompson Seedless Grape

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2006

1. Site of Propagation of the Thompson Seedless Grape Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

William Thompson, an Englishman, and his family settled here in 1863. In 1872 he sent to New York for three cuttings called Lady de Coverly of which only one survived. The grape, first publicly displayed in Marysville in 1875, became known as Thompson's seedless grape. Today, thousands of acres have been planted in California for the production of raisins, bulk wine, and table grapes.

Erected 1980 by The State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Family of William Thompson and Wm. Bull Meek-Wm. Stewart Chapter No.10, E Clampus Vitus. September 12, 1980. (Marker Number 929.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 8.723′ N, 121° 46.924′ W. Marker is near Yuba City, California, in Sutter County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9001 Colusa Highway (State Highway 20), Yuba City CA 95991, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Major General John C. Fremont and his Expedition (approx. 2.9 miles away); Sutter County Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away); Sam Brannan Park (approx. 8.2 miles away); Grand Island Shrine (approx. 8.6 miles away); Mosburg Building (approx. 8.9 miles away); Teegarden House (approx. 8.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial Monument (approx. 9.4 miles away); Masonic Temple Corner Stone (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yuba City.

More about this marker. This site has been designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.929

Also see . . .
1. William Thompson (viticulturist). Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. What is a Thompson Seedless Grape?. Wise Geek entry (Submitted on October 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2006

2. Site of Propagation of the Thompson Seedless Grape Marker

Site of Propagation of the Thompson Seedless Grape image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2006

3. Site of Propagation of the Thompson Seedless Grape

Site of Propagation of the Thompson Seedless Grape State Historical Landmark Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2006

4. Site of Propagation of the Thompson Seedless Grape State Historical Landmark Directional Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,865 times since then and 171 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.