Grave of George C. Yount - Yountville, CA
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The Grave of George C. Yount in Yountville, CA
Waymark Code: WM6JRR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2009
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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, so it was well populated before the gold rush.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 693
Plaque placed by the California State Historical 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.
Marker Number: 693.00
Marker Name: Grave of George C. Yount
County: Napa
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 10/18/1959
Location:
Lincoln and Jackson Streets
Yountville
Website: Not listed
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