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

Grave of George C. Yount

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

1. Grave of George C. Yount Marker

Inscription. 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. CALIFORNIA REGISTERED HISTORICAL LANDMARK No.693 Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with George C. Yount Parlor No.322, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Colonel Nelson Holderman Parlor No.316, Native Sons of the Golden West, and the Yountville Cemetery Association, October 18, 1959.

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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

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In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1864.

Location. 38° 24.51′ N, 122° 22.11′ W. Marker is in Yountville, California, in Napa County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country,

in the San Francisco Bay Area,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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: The Pioneer Christian Church Bell (about 500 feet away); Yountville's First Fire House (approx.

Marker and Grave of George C. Yount image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

2. Marker and Grave of George C. Yount

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); George Yount's Millstones (approx. 0.6 miles 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 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . George C. Yountville Pioneer Cemetery. A photo collection of the Cemetery. (Submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

George C. Yount Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

3. George C. Yount Inscription

GEORGE C. YOUNT
born in
Burke County N.C.
May 4, 1794
Died
Oct.5, 1865
Ages 71 Years
and 5 Mo's

Artwork on Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

4. Artwork on Monument

Received his Grant of Land Feb.7, 1836

Photographed by Syd Whittle

5. Artwork on Monument

Arrived in California Feb. 1831

A Second Marker at the Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

6. A Second Marker at the Gravesite

Commemorating the 200th
Anniversary of the birth of
GEORGE C. YOUNT
May 4, 1994
George C. Yount Mountainment
Nappa, California [Note the misspelling of "Napa".]

200th Anniversary Commemorative Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

7. 200th Anniversary Commemorative Marker

George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

8. George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery

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9. George C. Yount

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,695 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.