Yountville in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Veterans Home of California

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

1. Veterans Home of California Marker

Inscription. Established in 1884 by Mexican War Veterans and members of the Grand Army of the Republic who recognized the need for a home for California’s aged and disabled veterans. In January 1897 the Veterans Home Association deeded the home and its 910 acres of land to the State of California which has maintained it since that date.

California Registered Historical Landmark No.828

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the State Department of Veterans Affairs, April 1, 1969. State Department of Parks & Recreation and the State Department of Veteran Affairs, April 1, 1969.

Erected 1968 by State Department of Parks & Recreation and the State Department of Veteran Affairs, April 1, 1969. (Marker Number 828.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1897.

Location. 38° 23.82′ N, 122° 21.59′ W. Marker is in Yountville, California, in Napa County. It is at the intersection of California Drive and Solano Avenue, on the left when traveling west

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on California Drive. Marker is just west of St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 California Drive, Yountville CA 94599, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Wine Country,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Yount's Millstones (approx. 0.3 miles away); Map of Groezinger's Addition (approx. 0.3 miles away); Yountville Community Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Groezinger Winery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Flags over California in 1870 (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Home of California (approx. half a mile away); Yountville (approx. half a mile away); Yountville's First Fire House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yountville.

Regarding Veterans Home of California. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.828 on December 4, 1968.

Also see . . . Yountville Soldier’s Home. (Submitted on May 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional keywords. D.A.R., Veterans

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

2. Veterans Home of California Marker

Plaque Mounted on Stone Wall at the Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

3. Plaque Mounted on Stone Wall at the Marker Location

This Historical Site
created through the contributions of
The membership of the Veterans
Home of California and by the
assistance of individuals and
organizations from
California communities

Stone Wall at Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

4. Stone Wall at Marker Location

Veterans Memorial on the Grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

5. Veterans Memorial on the Grounds

Veterans Home of California Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

6. Veterans Home of California Post Office

Nelson M. Holderman Resident Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

7. Nelson M. Holderman Resident Building

Resident buildings are named for past U.S. Presidents and noted Army Officers.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,041 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.