Yountville in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Grave of George C. Yount
By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
1. Grave of George C. Yount Marker
George Calvert Yount (1794-1865) was the first United States citizen to be ceded a Spanish land grant in Napa Valley (1836). Skilled hunter, frontiersman, craftsman and farmer, he was the true embodiment of all the finest qualities of an advancing civilization blending with the existing primitive culture. Friend to all, this kindly host of Caymus Rancho, encouraged sturdy American pioneers to establish ranches in this area, which was well populated before the Gold Rush.
Erected 1959 by California State Park Commission, George C. Yount Parlor No.322 N.D.G.W., Nelson Holderman Parlor No.316, N.S.G.W. & Yountville Cemetery Assoc. (Marker Number 693.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the California Historical Landmark, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West
By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
2. Marker and Grave of George C. Yount
Location. 38° 24.51′ N, 122° 22.11′ W. Marker is in Yountville, California, in Napa County. Marker can be reached from Jackson Street east of Lincoln Street. Marker and monument are located at the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 Jackson Street, Yountville CA 94599, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Good Indian Go Big Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pioneer Christian Church Bell (about 500 feet away); Yountville's First Fire House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Yountville (approx. half a mile away); Flags over California in 1870 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Groezinger Winery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Yountville Community Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Map of Groezinger's Addition (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yountville.
Also see . . .
1. Napa County Biographies. A biography of George C. Yount (Submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
2. George C. Yountville Pioneer Cemetery. A photo collection of the Cemetery. (Submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
Categories. • Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers •
By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
3. George C. Yount Inscription
born in
Burke County N.C.
May 4, 1794
Died
Oct.5, 1865
Ages 71 Years
and 5 Mo's
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4. Artwork on Monument
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5. Artwork on Monument
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6. A Second Marker at the Gravesite
Anniversary of the birth of
GEORGE C. YOUNT
May 4, 1994
George C. Yount Mountainment
Nappa, California
By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
7. 200th Anniversary Commemorative Marker
By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
8. George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
9. George C. Yount
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. This page originally submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 2,780 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.
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