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

The Pioneer Christian Church Bell

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 21, 2009

1. The Pioneer Christian Church Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell cast in 1848, hung from 1854 until 1896 in the Pioneer Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). On demolition of the church, the bell was rescued by Senator C.L. LaRue. Presented by the Ellis McLanahan family, In the interest of local history, to the Native Daughters for installation on the original site.

Dedicated by the
George C. Yount Parlor No. 322
Native Daughters of the Golden West
September 15, 1984

Erected 1984 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, George C. Yount Parlor No. 322.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1984.

Location. 38° 24.443′ N, 122° 22.064′ W. Marker is in Yountville, California, in Napa County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Grave of George C. Yount (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yountville's First Fire House (approx. 0.3

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miles away); Yountville (approx. 0.4 miles away); Flags over California in 1870 (approx. half a mile away); Groezinger Winery (approx. half a mile away); Yountville Community Hall (approx. half a mile away); Map of Groezinger's Addition (approx. half a mile away); George Yount's Millstones (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yountville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Good Indian Go Big Hill (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The Pioneer Christian Church Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 21, 2009

2. The Pioneer Christian Church Bell

The Pioneer Christian Church Bell and Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 21, 2009

3. The Pioneer Christian Church Bell and Marker - wide view

The marker is hung in a brick monument amongst the trees in the southeast end of Yountville Park (just a short block away from the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery and Ancient Indian Burial Grounds).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.