Grave of George C. Yount!

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Grave of George C. Yount
Landmark #693 Napa County Visited: July 12, 2014 Plaque?  NO. 🙁
What is it? It’s self-explanatory!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: 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.

OTHER TIDBITS: Want to learn more about George Yount? Click here!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with the Napa County Historical Society!
  • Become a member of the Napa County Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
Lincoln and Jackson Sts
Yountville, CA 94599

ANNOTATIONS:
Sorry, but I don’t take pictures inside cemeteries! If you want to find his actual grave, you’re on your own!

From Los Angeles: ~412mi (664km) — 6.9hrs
From Sacramento: ~69mi (112km) — 1.2hrs
From San Diego: ~552mi (889km) — 9.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~57mi (92km) — 1hrs
When should I go? I’m actually not sure when the cemetery is open! I think it’s kept closed to prevent vandalism!

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