Yountville in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Yount’s Blockhouse
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Napa County Historical Society, June 26, 1958.
Erected 1958 by California State Park Commission and the Napa County Historical Society, June 26, 1958. (Marker Number 564.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1862.
Location. 38° 25.271′ N, 122° 22.192′ W. Marker is in Yountville, California, in Napa County. Marker is at the intersection of Yount Mill Road and Cook Road, on the right when traveling north on Yount Mill Road. Marker is one mile north of the Town of Yountville. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yountville CA 94599, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grave of George C. Yount (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Pioneer Christian Church Bell (approx. one mile away); Yountville's First Fire House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Yountville (approx. 1.3 miles away); Flags over California in 1870 (approx. 1.4 miles away); Groezinger Winery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Yountville Community Hall (approx. 1.4 miles away); Map of Groezinger's Addition (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yountville.
Regarding Site of Yount’s Blockhouse. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.564 on December 31,1956.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,349 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.