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Napa is the county seat for Napa County
Adjacent to Napa County, California
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1 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 359 — Bale Grist Mill
Near Saint Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128).
This historic grist mill known as the “Bale Mill” was erected by Dr. E.T. Bale, Grantee Carne Humana Rancho, in 1846. The mill with its surrounding land was deeded to the Native Sons of the Golden West by Mrs. W.W. Lyman. Restored . . . Map (db m18672) HM
2 California, Napa County, Calistoga — Calistoga City Hall
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
The site of the City Hall originally held the Bedlam Opera House, named after a niece of Sam Brannan, founder of Calistoga. Burned to the ground at the turn of the Century, it was rebuilt and completed in 1902. Originally built to house . . . Map (db m18560) HM
3 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 687 — Calistoga Depot
On Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Sam Brannan for the Napa Valley Railroad in 1868 one year before the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Second oldest remaining railroad station in California. Northern terminus of the Napa Valley Railroad and its successors the . . . Map (db m143495) HM
4 California, Napa County, Calistoga — Calistoga Sam Brannan Center
Near Washington Street.
The Calistoga Sam Brannan center, including the Sharpsteen Museum and the Sam Brannan Cottage, is dedicated to Calistoga’s early pioneers. The complex, named for Sam Brannan, Calistoga’s original entrepreneur, will preserve and perpetuate the . . . Map (db m18587) HM
5 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 359 — Dr. Edward Turner Bale
Near Saint Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128).
Edward Bale sailed from England to California in the 1830s and settled in Monterey where he was named surgeon-in chief of the Mexican Army by General Mariano Vallejo. In 1839 he married Vallejo’s niece, Maria Soberanes, and in 1841 was granted a . . . Map (db m18635) HM
6 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 82002211 — Mount View Hotel
On Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This Property MOUNT VIEW HOTEL Has been placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PLACES By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m18598) HM
7 California, Napa County, Calistoga — Oat Hill Mine Road
On County Highway 29 at Silverado Trail, on the left when traveling north on County Highway 29.
Just a stones throw to the north, running through the Palisades, is Oat Hill Mine Road. A narrow and picturesque trail today, it was once used to carry over 160,000 flasks of quicksilver valued at more than $5,000,000 from the Oat Hill Mine to the . . . Map (db m54750) HM
8 California, Napa County, Calistoga — Old Faithful Steam Well
On Tubbs Lane, 0.8 miles south of Hwy 29, on the right when traveling south.
This small but mighty steam well was built back in the 1930s. It served a variety of purposes, but was especially useful when it came to cooking. Cooking with steam is a practice that goes back thousands of years. This particular steam well was used . . . Map (db m121732) HM
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9 California, Napa County, Calistoga — Pioneer Cemetery
Near Foothill Boulevard (California Route 128) east of Petrified Forest Road.
Dating back to the 1860’s, this cemetery served as a final resting place for many of the famous of Napa Valley pioneers. It wasn’t until 1885 that this cemetery site was surveyed and was permanently established as a cemetery known today as Pioneer . . . Map (db m54525) HM
10 California, Napa County, Calistoga — Reason P. Tucker
Near State Highway 29 near Larkmead Lane.
Born in Virginia in 1806, Reason moved west in successive leaps and arrived in California in 1846 escaping by one day the Sierra snow that trapped the Donner Party. "Captain" Tucker led the first and participated in, later rescue efforts. Reason . . . Map (db m40745) HM
11 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 710 — Robert Louis Stevenson Cabin Site
Near Lake County Highway (Hwy 29), 8.5 miles north of Foothill Boulevard (Hwy 128).
This tablet, placed by the Club Women of Napa County, marks the site of the cabin occupied in 1880 by Robert Louis Stevenson and bride, while he wrote The Silverado Squatters. Doomed to know not winter, only spring, a being trod the flowery . . . Map (db m121970) HM
12 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 685 — Sam Brannan CottageRegistered Historical Landmark #685
Near Washington Street west of Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Built circa 1862, this cottage was part of the original Brannan's Hot Springs Resort grounds, moved to this location and fully restored in 1978. Dedicated to the memory of Samuel Brannan, founder of Calistoga, pioneer, promoter, . . . Map (db m243200) HM
13 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 684 — Sam Brannan Store
On Wapoo Avenue at Grant Street on Wapoo Avenue.
Sam Brannan Store. Historical Landmark No. 684.Map (db m243192) HM
14 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 561 — Schramsberg
On Schramsberg Road west of California Highway 29.
Founded in 1862 by Jacob Schram. This was the first hillside winery of the Napa Valley. Robert Louis Stevenson, visiting here in 1880, devoted a chapter of his “Silverado Squatters” to Schramsberg and its wines. Ambrose Bierce and Lilly . . . Map (db m52168) HM
15 California, Napa County, Calistoga — 682 — Site of John York’s Cabin
On Foothill Boulevard at Kortum Canyon Road, on the right when traveling east on Foothill Boulevard.
Among the first houses of Calistoga was John York’s log cabin, constructed in October 1845. Rebuilt as part of the home of the Kortum family, it was used as a residence until razed in 1930. Nearby was the cabin of David Hudson also built in . . . Map (db m240913) HM
16 California, Napa County, Calistoga — The White Church
Near State Highway 29, 0.7 miles south of Larkmead Lane.
Site of The White Church First church built in Napa County by pioneers in 1853 Marked by Federated Womens Clubs June 11, 1939 Map (db m40850) HM
17 California, Napa County, Napa — "Barrel of Fun"Artist: Gordon Huether, Mixed Media (2009)
On Coombs Streett at Fifth Street, on the left when traveling south on Coombs Streett.
The large black and white image is taken from a photograph of a 1962 Carithers Department Store window that was designed and created by the artist's German immigrant father, Hubert Huether. The department store building was acquired and . . . Map (db m153443) HM
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18 California, Napa County, Napa — "Retro Woman"Artist: Gordon Huether, Mixed Media (2008)
On Main Street at Fifth Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The large black and white image is taken from a photograph of a 1962 Carithers Department Store window that was designed and created by the artist's German immigrant father, Hubert Huether. The department store building was acquired and . . . Map (db m153491) HM
19 California, Napa County, Napa — A. Hatt Buildings 1884 & 1886Napa Milling Company
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
These buildings were constructed alongside the Embarcadero de Napa by Captain Albert Hatt, a seafarer who came to California in 1864. The building was used as a warehouse and for sale of merchandise. The second floor housed a roller rink. The 1886 . . . Map (db m54770) HM
20 California, Napa County, Napa — Ars Longa Vita Brevis(Life is Brief But Art Endures)
Near Main Street near 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Historic Events in Napa History Alan Sheep's historical mosaic reveals the Napa Valley's role in the epic of the American West. The work of art captures the essence of the Napa Valley story, its glories and its tragedies. "The . . . Map (db m92524) HM
21 California, Napa County, Napa — Banner Warehouse 1862The Embarcadero Building
Near Main Street near 5th Street.
This was the former site of Napa's original Embarcadero and home of two Banner warehouses constructed in 1862 and later acquired by Charles Carpy for wine storage. Captain A. Hatt purchased the property in 1895 for storage. Behind the current . . . Map (db m92486) HM
22 California, Napa County, Napa — Casa Las Trancas
Near Trancas Street.
About 200 feet north of this site, a short distance from the Napa River ford, stood Don Salvador Vallejo’s Casa Las Trancas, headquarters for his Rancho Napa— a land grant of over 3000 acres. Established in the 1840’s and known as “The . . . Map (db m84129) HM
23 California, Napa County, Napa — Cayetano Juarez Adobe –Circa 1845
On Soscol Avenue at Silverado Trail, on the right when traveling north on Soscol Avenue. Reported missing.
Don Cayetano Juarez, (1809-1883) was given Rancho Tulocay in 1840 by General Mariano Vallejo for his decade of service to the government of Mexico, as a soldier and as mayordomo at Sonoma. He married Maria de Jesus Higuera in 1835 and they raised 11 . . . Map (db m123859) HM
24 California, Napa County, Napa — Cutting's Wharf
Near Cuttings Wharf Road.
Francis Cutting was born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1834 and arrived in San Francisco in 1858. After establishing himself in the fruit packing business he sought to expand operations to fruit growing as well and looked here for a wharf site and . . . Map (db m54605) HM
25 California, Napa County, Napa — Dave Cavagnaro Circus Plaza
Near Third Street.
Named in honor of Davis Ernest Cavagnaro, who served as a director of the Napa Town and Country Fair board for 20 years. A devoted, active circus fan, originator of Napa’s fair parades, civic minded citizen who was lovingly known as Mayor of East . . . Map (db m54576) HM
26 California, Napa County, Napa — Embarcadero de Napa
Near Brown Street at Division Street.
Near this site was located the Embarcadero de Napa. While the exact date of establishment is unknown, it is recorded that Captain John Sutter sent his schooner Sacramento here in 1844 to get lime from Nicholas Higuerra, the first nonnative . . . Map (db m25754) HM
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27 California, Napa County, Napa — Eshcol/Trefethen Winery
Near Oak Knoll Avenue.
This building, constructed in 1886 is the last remaining example of a 19-th century, three-level gravity flow winery built entirely of wood in Napa County.Map (db m176334) HM
28 California, Napa County, Napa — 878 — First Presbyterian Church Building
On Third Street, on the right when traveling east.
Designed by pioneer architects R.H. Daly and Theodore Eisen, this church is an outstanding example of late Victorian Gothic architectural styling. It is the best surviving example in this region of early works associated with Eisen, who later became . . . Map (db m18781) HM
29 California, Napa County, Napa — Fremont's Crossing
On Main Street north of Third Street, on the left when traveling south.
Historic Site Here, on July 6, 1846, 160 mounted riflemen volunteers under the Bear Flag Republic Banner crossed the Napa estuary, led by Captain, U.S. Army, John C. Fremont and U.S. Marine Lt. Archibald H. Gillespie. To gain California's . . . Map (db m153424) HM
30 California, Napa County, Napa — Hatt Building 1886
Near Main Street near 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Requiring more space to expand his warehousing operations, Captain Hatt added this two story building in 1886, to accommodate the increasing demand for storage for wine and spirits. The brick facing was made from brick obtained from the San Quentin . . . Map (db m92523) HM
31 California, Napa County, Napa — Hatt Building 1893
Near Main Street near 5th Street.
This small building was constructed by Captain A. Hatt in 1893 with an accompanying wharf. This building may have been the first in Napa constructed of poured-in-place concrete reinforced with twisted square rebar. A rolling door in the southwest . . . Map (db m92487) HM
32 California, Napa County, Napa — Hay Barn 1959
Near Main Street near 5th Street.
The Hay Barn was constructed in 1959 after an earlier hay barn building burned in the 1958 inferno. The building was rebuilt to allow sunken drive through access for hay trucks through the Main Street opening. The building is constructed of a myriad . . . Map (db m92488) HM
33 California, Napa County, Napa — Holden Mansion 1886
On Franklin Street at Pine Street, on the left when traveling north on Franklin Street.
This home was built by Samuel E. Holden in 1886. Mr. Holden was born in Concord, New Hampshire, Feb. 1845. During his youth he gained experience in the wool industry. At the time of the Civil War Holden served with the New Hampshire Volunteers. He . . . Map (db m237645) HM
34 California, Napa County, Napa — James Clyman--Trapper and Explorer
Near Coombsville Road.
James Clyman - Trapper and Explorer. Prominent in opening the Far West. He was with Jedediah Smith in 1824 at South Pass. Prepared the way for the pre-Gold Rush pioneers. Settled in Napa County in 1848.Map (db m54549) HM
35 California, Napa County, Napa — John Moyer PatchettPioneer Winemaker, 1797-1876
On Jefferson Street near First Street, on the right when traveling south.
Near this site in 1856, John M. Patchett, native of England, opened the first commercial winery in the Napa Valley. Patchett's Grove Winery produced over 6,000 gallons of wine shipped to fine restaurants in San Francisco. The vineyard extended from . . . Map (db m91340) HM
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36 California, Napa County, Napa — Johnson-Doran Buildingest. 1913
On Main Street at Caymus Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
"Sewing Machine Johnson" - built this carriage house with the expectation that his sewing machine, horse drawn buggy & bicycle business would soon be relocated and transformed into a luxury automobile showroom and repair shop. In 1914 James H. . . . Map (db m91391) HM
37 California, Napa County, Napa — Lieutenant William W. Murphy
Near Main Street near 5th Street, on the right.
On April 8th, 1944 while flying a routine combat training mission over Napa, Army Air Force Lt. Murphy's aircraft went out of control at 5,000 feet and plunged into the Napa River, not far from this site. Lt. Murphy, a veteran combat pilot . . . Map (db m92526) HM
38 California, Napa County, Napa — Lisbon Winery 1882
Near Brown Street at Yount Street.
Last surviving native-stone winery in Napa. Built and operated by Joseph Mathews (Mateus), a native of Portugal, this winery produced a variety of wines including prize-winning sherry. Mathews was a pioneer in the exportation of fine Napa wines to . . . Map (db m16731) HM
39 California, Napa County, Napa — Mural #2 - Napa Early in the 20th CenturyBy Mikulas Kravjansky
On Randolph Street at First Street, on the left when traveling south on Randolph Street.
Credit the 1908 Napa City & County Portfolio & Directory, published by Mr. H. A. Darms of Napa, and considerable research in the archives of the Napa County Historical Society by Napa artist Miky Kravjansky for the concept behind this montage of . . . Map (db m153396) HM
40 California, Napa County, Napa — Napa - Birthplace of the Loudspeaker and the Magnavox Corp.
On First Street west of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Peter Jensen and Edwin Pridham's invention occurred at 1606 F St. in May of 1915. This statue, unveiled on May 18, 1985 is the work of Napa sculptor Franco VianelloMap (db m91327) HM
41 California, Napa County, Napa — Napa County Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial
On Main Street at Third Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Fallen But Not Forgotten In honor of our military fallen, those who have served and those still serving, we salute your sacrifices and will never forget This memorial is dedicated in memory of the men and women of Napa County who lost . . . Map (db m153419) WM
42 California, Napa County, Napa — Napa Courthouse Flag Staff
Near Brown Street at 2nd Street.
First constructed 1892-3. Restored under volunteer leadership of Solano-Napa Builders Exchange through contributions and skilled labor of these citizens and organizations of Napa County. Dedicated April 13, 1985 By the Native Sons of the . . . Map (db m16404) HM
43 California, Napa County, Napa — Napa State Hospital
On Magnolia Drive at North Oak Drive on Magnolia Drive.
Situated on 192 acres of Rancho Tulocay land purchased from Don Cayetano Juarez, this hospital opened its doors in November 1875. The central building was constructed of native stone and millions of bricks made on this site. Over the years the . . . Map (db m54613) HM
44 California, Napa County, Napa — Napa Valley Railroad
The Napa Valley Railroad ran from Soscol Landing, the most northerly terminus of the larger bay steamers, north 4.5 miles to this site in Napa City. Ground was broken on November 21, 1864, and by January 1865 the grade and track laying was . . . Map (db m54595) HM
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45 California, Napa County, Napa — Napa: A River Landing TownThe history of Napa is written along its riverfront...
Near Main Street at 5th Street.
Historic Commerce Along Napa River As other modes of transportation became more dominant, the waterfront declined. But in the 21st century, Napa has turned again to embrace the river. Much of the riverfront as been redesigned and . . . Map (db m92484) HM
46 California, Napa County, Napa — Napa's China Town / Shuck Chan
On First Street east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lower Marker: Napa's China Town Napa’s China Town was situated on both sides of First Street from this point west to Napa Creek. It occupied the area south of First to the Napa River where the Joss House stood near the juncture of . . . Map (db m54550) HM
47 California, Napa County, Napa — GPY 138-01 — Native Sons HallThe 100 Year Anniversary of its Completion
On Coombs Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Coombs Street.
The Napa Native Sons of the Golden West hall was constructed by the order in 1914. The three story steel-framed brick building is a heritage property and an excellent example of civic properties in Napa. It was the tallest structure in Downtown for . . . Map (db m106386) HM
48 California, Napa County, Napa — Oberon Saloon
On Main Street at Second Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Built in 1893, the Oberon was the hub of activity in downtown Napa. Patrons could buy a cigar, get a shave and a haircut for two bits, or relax with a cold beer while playing a leisurely game of pool or cards. Many a shoe was shined here. In 1932 . . . Map (db m69324) HM
49 California, Napa County, Napa — Old Napa Register Building, 1905
On Coombs Street at Coombs Street, on the left when traveling north on Coombs Street.
This property has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. This building was designed by Napa's leading architect of the time, Luther M. Turton. The structure was built for use . . . Map (db m153385) HM
50 California, Napa County, Napa — Pfeiffer Building
On Main Street at Clinton Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
First stone and oldest surviving commercial building in Napa. Built by Philip Pfeiffer as brewery 1875. Other uses included "Stone Saloon" and Sam Kee Laundry (1920's-1970's). Italianate front represents a much earlier style of wooden construction . . . Map (db m16416) HM
51 California, Napa County, Napa — Semorile Building1884-1988
On First Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Bartolomeo Semorile and designed by Napa architect Luther M. Turton as an outstanding example of Victorian commercial architecture. The Semorile family came to Napa in 1869 and started their grocery business just east of this site. . . . Map (db m16477) HM
52 California, Napa County, Napa — Silo Building 1932
Near Main Street near 5th Street.
Napa Milling Company demolished earlier buildings to construct this building in 1932 which was later to include the 84' tall silos constructed in 1944 and the hoppers placed in 1965. The Silo Building was home to the egg candling operation. The big . . . Map (db m92489) HM
53 California, Napa County, Napa — Soscol House - 1855
Near Devlin Road, on the left when traveling south.
Built by Elijah True at the junction of the county road from Napa City and Old Ferry Road, now Soscol, which served the Soscol Ferry Crossing at Napa River west of here. The thriving transportation center developed here from the stagecoach and wagon . . . Map (db m54838) HM
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54 California, Napa County, Napa — The Napa RiverA Napa Valley Legend
Near Main Street near 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Long considered nature's thoroughfare for pioneer settlement and development, the Napa River has played a major role in the growth and prosperity of Napa County. From its headwaters near Mt. St. Helena to its southern mouth merging with San . . . Map (db m92527) HM
55 California, Napa County, Napa — Winship Building 1888
On First Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on First Street.
When E.A. Winship arrived from Minneapolis in 1887, it became clear that he was a gentleman and that he had money to invest. In March 1888, he purchased this site for $15,000 and announced plans for a brick building. This building, designed by . . . Map (db m54531) HM
56 California, Napa County, Pope Valley — 2010-02 — Historic Aetna Mining District
On Aetna Springs Road at Aetna Mine Road, on the right when traveling west on Aetna Springs Road.
This intersection of the Phoenix Mining claim, patented November 15, 1861 and the Washington Mining claim, patented December 20, 1862 once was inhabited by a community of several hundred people and gave the appearance of a small town. The . . . Map (db m200310) HM
57 California, Napa County, Pope Valley — 939 — Litto’s Hubcap Ranch
On Pope Valley Road, 2 miles north of Howell Mountain Road, on the right when traveling north.
This is one of California's exceptional Twentieth Century folk art environments. Over a period of 30 years, Emanuele 'Litto' Damonte (1892-1985), with the help of his neighbors, collected more than 2,000 hubcaps. All around Hubcap Ranch are . . . Map (db m149172) HM
58 California, Napa County, Pope Valley — Pope Valley Garage
On Pope Valley Road near Howell Mountain Road, on the left when traveling west.
At the crossroads of Howell Mountain and Pope Valley Roads, the Pope Valley Garage came into existence in 1915 to provide repairs for farm equipment, cars, trucks, tractors and towing as Pope Valley began to grow. In 1927 the Pope Valley Garage was . . . Map (db m57622) HM
59 California, Napa County, Pope Valley — 141-06 — Pope Valley Pioneer Cemetery
Near Barnett Road.
This property was used for family burial in 1880, when the property owner Elias Barnett, who arrived in Pope Valley by 1845, died. In 1903, Elias’ oldest son Jesse and his wife Loraine Barnett set aside the small piece of land “to be used for the . . . Map (db m176295) HM
60 California, Napa County, Pope Valley — Pope Valley Store
Near Pope Valley Road at Howell Mountain Road.
Standing at the crossroads of Pope Valley, this store was the center of activities for the area's residents for nearly a century, and served as a stopover for people traveling to the mines in Lake County. It was built about 1875 and in 1913 a second . . . Map (db m54772) HM
61 California, Napa County, Pope Valley — The Henry Haus Blacksmith and Wagonmaker Shop1897-1950
On Howell Mountain Road at Pope Valley Road, on the left when traveling south on Howell Mountain Road.
Henry Haus, a native of Switzerland, came to Pope Valley in 1889 at the age of 16. He opened his blacksmith shop in the adjacent wooden structure in 1897, caring for the needs of this valley until 1950. In 1899 he married Regula Anna and they . . . Map (db m57623) HM
62 California, Napa County, St. Helena — 814 — Beringer Brothers Winery
On St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128).
Built by Frederick and Jacob Beringer, natives of Mainz, Germany. This winery has the unique distinction of never having ceased operations since its founding in 1876. Here, in the European tradition, were dug underground wine tunnels hundreds of . . . Map (db m18734) HM
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63 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Cesare Mondavi 1883 – 1959
Near St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128) south of Deer Park Road.
Cesare Mondavi, an Italian immigrant, settled first in Minnesota in 1908. After a brief career in the iron mines, he opened a saloon. In 1922 he moved his family to California’s Central Valley, where he became an independent fruit shipper, sending . . . Map (db m18701) HM
64 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Chalet Bernensis
Near St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128) south of Lewelling Lane.
In 1858 Swiss-German John Thomann arrived in California and, by 1874, had built this winery. He built his family home next to the winery in 1884. The Sutter family purchased a small vineyard nearby in 1891 to supply their wine and spirits business . . . Map (db m54749) HM
65 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Charles Krug 1825 - 1892
Near St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128) south of Deer Park Road.
Charles Krug, a Prussian immigrant with controversial political beliefs for which he was briefly jailed, finally arrived in San Francisco in 1852. He likely came with no grape-growing or winemaking experience, but his insight, thirst, and inherent . . . Map (db m54535) HM
66 California, Napa County, St. Helena — 563 — Charles Krug Winery
Near St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128) south of Deer Park Road.
Founded in 1861 by Charles Krug (1825 – 1892). This is the oldest operating winery in Napa Valley. The pioneer wine maker of this world famous wine region, Krug made the first commercial wine in Napa County in 1858, at Napa.Map (db m18693) HM
67 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Hudson House
Near St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128).
The Hudson House, constructed in 1852, was residence of David Hudson, a California pioneer involved in the Bear Flag Revolt. That revolt is credited with the design of the California State Flag and established California as a republic. In 1883, . . . Map (db m18702) HM
68 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Larkmead Winery / Kornell Cellars
Near Larkmead Lane, 0.4 miles east of St. Helena Highway (California Highway 29/128).
Felix Salmina arrived from Switzerland in the 1860’s and in 1892 purchased this winery that had been established in 1884 by Lillian Hitchcock Coit. Felix converted the winery into a larger facility using stone quarried from nearby hills and . . . Map (db m18601) HM
69 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Nichelini Vineyard
Near Sage Canyon Road (California Route 128), on the right when traveling south.
Placed to commemorate the founding of the Nichelini Winery in 1890 by Anton Nichelini. Here on the southern slope of Sage Canyon he and his wife Caterina built their home and winery and raised twelve children. Ownership passed to eldest son, . . . Map (db m54839) HM
70 California, Napa County, St. Helena — NSGW & Historic District
On Spring Street south of Oak Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The Native Sons of the Golden West Hall has served for more than a century as a gathering place and social center of community activity within St. Helena. It is situated just outside the SW edge of the St. Helena Historic Commercial District, which . . . Map (db m55661) HM
71 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Richie Block
On Main Street south of Adams Street, on the right when traveling south.
A fine example of Victorian architecture, this building was erected in 1892 by M. G. Richie. For many years it has served the city’s business community. In 1893 the hall and banquet rooms upstairs were leased to Saint Helena Lodge No. 93 Free & . . . Map (db m54543) HM
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72 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Robert Louis Stevenson
Near Library Lane.
In 1880 Robert Louis Stevenson, for health reasons, spent a week with his bride in one of Sam Brannan’s cottages in Calistoga. He then spent nearly two months on Mt. St. Helena at the old Silverado Mine, scene of the Silverado Squatters.Map (db m155272) HM
73 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Sophie Alstrom Mitchell
On White Sulphur Spring Road, 1 mile west of Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Sophie Alstrom Mitchell From 1862 to 1882 An artist noted for her water color paintings of California wildflowers Dedicated April 16, 1988 Napa County Chapter, California Native Plant Society Napa County Museum . . . Map (db m91726) HM
74 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Stonebridge
Departed this life February 1953 Located on the hill to the east and south of this point was a haven of comfort to many a man from the late 1800’s until closed in 1953. Condemned by certain elements of our society yet venerated by others that . . . Map (db m54583) HM
75 California, Napa County, St. Helena — The Christian Brothers Mt. La Salle Vineyards
Near Redwood Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Christian Brothers started their wine business September 2, 1882, at Martinez, California. On May 29, 1930, they bought the Mont La Salle property from Theodore Gier and began to move winery equipment and 54,000 gallons of wine from Martinez to . . . Map (db m163559) HM
76 California, Napa County, St. Helena — Whiskey Crossing
On Chiles-Pope Valley Road, on the left when traveling north.
One and one half miles north of here, at the second crossing of Chiles Creek, is the spot known as “Whiskey Crossing”. Although shrouded in folklore, the origin of the name is based upon a probable incident that took place in the early . . . Map (db m54591) HM
77 California, Napa County, St. Helena — White Sulphur Springs
On White Sulphur Springs Road, on the right when traveling west.
Situated on what was once a Mexican Land Grant to Dr. Edward Bale, White Sulphur Springs was discovered in 1848 and a resort was opened in 1852, making this California’s oldest. Wealthy San Franciscans traveled here in the latter half of the 19th . . . Map (db m82602) HM
78 California, Napa County, Yountville — Battle of Seven Pines Memorial
In Memory of
The Battle of Seven Pines
Fought May 30 1862
Presented By Seven Pines Circle No. 3
Ladies of the G.A.R.
 Map (db m91318) WM
79 California, Napa County, Yountville — Cal 100
Near Imperial Road.
Dedicated to the honor of the men who were mustered in San Francisco to serve in the companies A, E, F, L, and M of the 2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry, 1862-1865. Dedicated by Company A, “The California 100" re-enactors . . . Map (db m54755) HM
80 California, Napa County, Yountville — Flags over California in 1870
Near Washington Street near Yount Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1870, the year in which the Groezinger Winery (now Vintage 1870) was built, these flags: the California Bear flag (note how much more primitive in design it is in contrast with the present day version) and the American flag (then with 37 stars) . . . Map (db m103540) HM
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81 California, Napa County, Yountville — George Yount's Millstones
Near Washington Street at Yount Street, on the right when traveling north.
George Yount, American frontiersman, was born in North Carolina in 1794. When he was 10 years old Yount moved with his family to Missouri and in 1831 he came to California. Yount received a large tract of land in the Napa Valley from the Mexican . . . Map (db m103536) HM
82 California, Napa County, Yountville — Good Indian Go Big HillBad Indian Go Bad Place
Near Jackson Street near Lincoln Avenue. Reported missing.
Interred in this spot are the ashes of the Wappo village Kaymus (Caymus) Indian Tribe, who in the American Period were known as the George C. Yount Indians. This tribe cremated their dead and all their articles, usually on a pyre or in a sweat . . . Map (db m16578) HM
83 California, Napa County, Yountville — 693 — Grave of George C. Yount
Near Jackson Street east of Lincoln Street.
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 . . . Map (db m18632) HM
84 California, Napa County, Yountville — Groezinger WineryVintage 1870
Near Washington Street near Yount Street, on the left when traveling north.
This winery, once known as one of the finest cellars in the State, was erected by Mr. G. Groezinger in 1870. The winery stands on part of the original land grant made to Salvador Vallejo by the government of Mexico in 1838. Vintner Groezinger . . . Map (db m103539) HM
85 California, Napa County, Yountville — Map of Groezinger's Addition
On Washington Street at Yount Street when traveling north on Washington Street.
On March 7, 1874, the map of Groeziner's addition to Yountville was filed and recorded. This plaque is on a portion of "the lot plotted by G. Groezinger as a flower garden." Therefore it is dedicated in his memory. Yountville Firemen's Auxiliary . . . Map (db m103537) HM
86 California, Napa County, Yountville — Napa P.O.W. Camp
On Silverado Trail, 1 mile north of Yountville Crossroad, on the right when traveling north.
Napa P.O.W. Camp At the request of Great Britain, over 700 POW camps were built within the USA to help alleviate the overcrowding of British camps. On August 14, 1945, three months after Germany surrendered and the day before Japan surrendered, . . . Map (db m98282) HM
87 California, Napa County, Yountville — 564 — Site of Yount’s Blockhouse
On Yount Mill Road at Cook Road, on the right when traveling north on Yount Mill Road.
In this vicinity stood the log blockhouse constructed in 1836 by George Calvert Yount, pioneer settler in Napa County. Nearby was his adobe house in 1837. And across the bridge his grist and saw mills, erected before 1845. Born in North Carolina in . . . Map (db m18737) HM
88 California, Napa County, Yountville — The Pioneer Christian Church Bell
On Washington Street at Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
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 . . . Map (db m49553) HM
89 California, Napa County, Yountville — Veterans Home of California
On California Drive, on the left when traveling north.
On Oct. 25, 1882, the Veterans Home of California Association purchased 910 Acres in Yountville for $17,750. On this site the first building was erected. Opened April 1, 1884 for Civil and Mexican War veterans. By July 1, 1889, the Home . . . Map (db m144263) HM
90 California, Napa County, Yountville — 828 — Veterans Home of California
On California Drive at Solano Avenue, on the left when traveling west on California Drive.
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 . . . Map (db m18743) HM
91 California, Napa County, Yountville — Yountville
On Yount Street at Finnell Road, on the right when traveling north on Yount Street.
Yount town site was established by George C. Yount in 1855 at the southern boundary of his Rancho Caymus encompassing Madison Street and the area north thereof. The original site contained four full and two partial blocks including six streets: . . . Map (db m54575) HM
92 California, Napa County, Yountville — Yountville Community Hall
On Washington Street at Yount Street, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street.
Built in 1926 on land donated to the Catholic archbishop by the DeBenadetti Family. The hall opened April 17, 1926 and soon became the focal point of social life throughout the Valley. In 1956 use of the hall was restricted to church functions . . . Map (db m192054) HM
93 California, Napa County, Yountville — Yountville's First Fire House
On Washington Street at Webber Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street.
On this site in April, 1929, the County of Napa built Yountville's first fire house, with Homer Douglas serving as volunteer fire chief and Silvio Tonascia as assistant fire chief. The county provided a 1929 Fageol fire truck to be used by the . . . Map (db m49605) HM
 
 
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