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National Register of Historic Places listings in Napa County, California facts for kids

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This article is about special places in Napa County, California that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national scrapbook of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting and learning about!

Napa County has many amazing historic places. There are 87 of them on the National Register, including one very special place called a National Historic Landmark. A National Historic Landmark is a place that is extra important to the history of the entire United States.


Cool Historic Places in Napa County

Napa County is famous for its beautiful landscapes and, of course, its wineries! Many of the historic places here are old buildings, homes, and even bridges that tell stories about the past. Let's explore some of them!

Historic Homes and Buildings

Many old houses in Napa County are on the National Register because of their unique architecture or the important people who lived in them.

  • Alexandria Hotel and Annex in Napa, California: This old hotel building has been around since 1982. Imagine all the travelers who stayed there!
  • William Andrews House in Napa: Listed in 1992, this house at 741 Seminary Street is a piece of Napa's history.
  • Atkinson House in Rutherford, California: This house, listed in 1990, is a historic landmark in the Rutherford area.
  • Buford House in Napa: Built in 1977, this house on Clay Street is another example of old Napa architecture.
  • Churchill Manor in Napa: This beautiful building, listed in 1977, is a grand old home that now serves as a bed and breakfast.
  • Thomas Earl House in Napa: Listed in 1992, this house on Seminary Street adds to Napa's historic charm.
  • James H. Francis House in Calistoga, California: This house, built in 1886, belonged to a local merchant. It was even a hospital for many years, from 1918 to 1965!
  • George E. Goodman Jr. House and George E. Goodman Mansion in Napa: These two homes, listed in 1993, belonged to important figures in Napa's past.
  • Hackett House in Napa: This house, listed in 1984, is another historic residence.
  • Dr. Edwin Hennessey House in Napa: Built in 1889, this beautiful Queen Anne style home belonged to an early doctor and surgeon in Napa County. Today, it's a bed and breakfast!
  • Cayetano Juarez Adobe in Napa: This adobe building, listed in 2015, is a very old type of building made from earth and straw, showing early construction in the area.
  • Manasse Mansion and Edward G. Manasse House in Napa: These two buildings, listed in 1978 and 1993, are historic homes connected to the Manasse family.
  • Migliavacca House in Napa: Listed in 1978, this house on 4th Street is another historic gem.
  • Mount View Hotel in Calistoga: This hotel, listed in 1982, has been a landmark in Calistoga for a long time.
  • Noyes Mansion in Napa: This grand house, listed in 1992, is a notable historic home.
  • Judge Augustus C. Palmer House in Calistoga: Listed in 1979, this house belonged to a judge from the past.
  • Capt. George Pinkham House in Napa: This house, listed in 1992, was once home to Captain George Pinkham.
  • Rhine House in St. Helena, California: Listed in 1972, this impressive building is part of the Beringer Brothers-Los Hermanos Winery.
  • Charles Rovegno House in Yountville, California: This house, listed in 1991, is a historic part of Yountville.
  • Williams Smith House in Napa: Built around 1875, this Second Empire style house belonged to a businessman named Williams Smith.
  • Suscol House in Napa: Listed in 1979, this house is located south of Napa.
  • John Lee Webber House in Yountville: Listed in 1982, this house is now a bed and breakfast called the Lavender Bed and Breakfast.
  • William Tell Saloon and Hotel in St. Helena: This building, listed in 1982, was once a lively saloon and hotel.
  • Capt. N. H. Wulff House in Napa: Listed in 1992, this house was home to Captain N. H. Wulff.
  • York House in Napa: This house, listed in 2016, is one of the newer additions to the list of historic places.
  • Eliza G. Yount House in Napa: Listed in 1992, this house belonged to Eliza G. Yount.

Historic Wineries and Mills

Napa County is famous for its wine, so it's no surprise that many historic wineries and related buildings are on the list!

  • Aetna Springs Resort in Pope Valley, California: This resort, listed in 1987, has a long history.
  • Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park in St. Helena: This old mill, listed in 1972, is about 3 miles northwest of St. Helena. It's a great place to see how grain was milled long ago.
  • Beringer Brothers-Los Hermanos Winery in St. Helena: This winery, listed in 2001, is a historic district.
  • Chateau Chevalier in St. Helena: Listed in 1987, this chateau is a historic winery.
  • Chateau Pacheteau in Calistoga: This chateau, listed in 2015, is another historic winery.
  • Elmshaven in St. Helena: This is the only National Historic Landmark in Napa County! Listed in 1993, it was the home of Ellen G. White, an important figure in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • Eshcol Winery (now Trefethen Vineyards) in Napa: Listed in 1987, this winery has a rich history.
  • Far Niente Winery in Oakville, California: This winery, listed in 1979, is south of Oakville.
  • French Laundry in Yountville: This building, listed in 1978, is now a very famous restaurant!
  • Greystone Cellars (now The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone) in St. Helena: Built in 1889, this huge stone building was originally a wine cooperative. Later, it was owned by the Christian Brothers and now it's a famous cooking school!
  • Groezinger Wine Cellars in Yountville: Listed in 1982, these cellars are part of Napa Valley's wine history.
  • Helios Ranch in St. Helena: Listed in 1985, this ranch was the 1884 home of a prominent farmer and businessman, Theron H. Ink. It's now the Ink House Bed and Breakfast.
  • Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena: This winery, listed in 1974, is one of the oldest and most famous in Napa Valley.
  • Larkmead Winery in Calistoga: Listed in 1982, this winery building is now owned by Frank Family Vineyards.
  • Lisbon Winery in Napa: This winery, built in 1882, belonged to Joseph A. Mateus. It's now the home of the Jarvis Conservatory.
  • Monte Vista and Diamond Mountain Vineyard in Calistoga: Listed in 2013, this vineyard is a historic part of the wine region.
  • Nichelini Family Winery in St. Helena: Listed in 1979, this winery is east of St. Helena.
  • Oakville Grocery in Oakville: This grocery store, listed in 1993, is a historic spot in Oakville.
  • Schramsberg Vineyards in Calistoga: Listed in 1998, this vineyard is known for its sparkling wines.
  • Special Internal Revenue Bonded Warehouse, First District, No. 13 in St. Helena: This warehouse, listed in 1995, was used for storing wine under government rules.
  • Taylor, Duckworth and Company Foundry Building in St. Helena: This building, listed in 1982, was once a foundry, a place where metal was cast.
  • Alfred L. Tubbs Winery (now Chateau Montelena) in Calistoga: Listed in 2013, this winery is now known as Chateau Montelena Winery.
  • J.C. Weinberger Winery (now William Cole Vineyard) in St. Helena: Listed in 2015, this winery is now called the William Cole Vineyard.

Historic Public Buildings and Bridges

Even bridges and public buildings can be historic! They show how communities grew and how people traveled.

  • Bank of Napa in Napa: Listed in 1992, this old bank building is a historic landmark.
  • Carneros Creek Bridge on Old Sonoma Road in Napa: This bridge, listed in 2005, is an important part of the old road system.
  • First National Bank in Napa: Listed in 1992, this was another important bank building in Napa.
  • First Presbyterian Church in Napa: This church, listed in 1975, is a historic place of worship.
  • First Street Bridge in Napa: This bridge, listed in 2004, crosses the Napa River.
  • Garnett Creek Bridge on CA 29 and Garnett Creek Bridge on Greenwood Avenue in Calistoga: These two bridges, listed in 2005, are historic crossings over Garnett Creek.
  • Goodman Library in Napa: This library, listed in 1974, is a historic building where people have been reading and learning for many years.
  • Gordon Building in Napa: Listed in 1985, this building is another historic structure in Napa.
  • Hatt Building in Napa: Listed in 1977, this building is at 5th and Main Streets.
  • Sam Kee Laundry Building in Napa: This building, listed in 1974, was once a laundry.
  • Maxwell Creek Bridge on Hardin Road in Locoallomi, CA: This bridge, listed in 2005, is southeast of Pope Canyon Road.
  • Milliken Creek Bridge in Napa: This bridge, listed in 2004, crosses Milliken Creek.
  • Napa County Courthouse Plaza in Napa: This area, listed in 1992, includes the historic courthouse.
  • Napa Valley Opera House in Napa: This opera house, listed in 1973, is a historic place for performances.
  • Napa River Bridge on Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena: This stone arch bridge, built in 1913, was listed in 2005.
  • Napa Valley Railroad Depot in Calistoga: This old train station, listed in 1977, was an important stop for trains.
  • Pope Street Bridge in St. Helena: This bridge, listed in 1972, crosses the Napa River.
  • John Ramos Sherry House-Depot Saloon in St. Helena: Listed in 2007, this building has a long history as a sherry house and saloon.
  • St. Helena Catholic Church in St. Helena: This church, listed in 1978, is a historic place of worship.
  • St. Helena High School in St. Helena: This high school, listed in 1978, has been educating students for many years.
  • St. Helena Public Library in St. Helena: This library, listed in 1979, is a historic place for books and learning.
  • Saint Helena Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in St. Helena: This two-story train station, listed in 1997, was an important part of the railroad system.
  • Semorile Building in Napa: Listed in 1974, this building is on First Street.
  • Swartz Creek Bridge on Aetna Springs Road in Aetna Springs, California: This bridge, listed in 2005, is west of Pope Valley Road.
  • US Post Office-Napa Franklin Station in Napa: This post office, listed in 1985, is a historic place where people sent and received mail.
  • Veterans Home of California Chapel in Yountville: This chapel, listed in 1979, is part of the Veterans Home.
  • Winship-Smernes Building in Napa: Listed in 1977, this building is on Main Street.
  • Yountville Grammar School in Yountville: This school, listed in 2016, is a historic place of learning.

Historic Districts

Sometimes, a whole area or neighborhood is considered historic because it has many important buildings together.

  • Napa Abajo-Fuller Park Historic District in Napa: This district, listed in 1997, includes a group of historic homes and Fuller Park.
  • St. Helena Historic Commercial District in St. Helena: This area along Main Street, listed in 1998, has many historic shops and businesses.

A Place No Longer Listed

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the list. This usually happens if it is destroyed or changed too much.

  • Behlow Building in Napa: This building, located at 2nd and Brown Streets, was listed in 1973 but removed in 1974 because it was torn down in 1977.

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  • Aetna Springs Resort, 1600 Aetna Springs Rd., Pope Valley, CA 10-22-2011 4-34-16 PM

    Aetna Springs Resort

  • Alexandria Hotel and Annex, 840-844 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-55-15 PM

    Alexandria Hotel and Annex

  • William Andrews House, 741 Seminary St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-35-34 PM

    William Andrews House

  • Atkinson House, 8440 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford, CA 10-9-2011 5-12-15 PM

    Atkinson House

  • Bale Mill, CA 128, St. Helena, CA 10-22-2011 11-47-42 AM

    Bale Mill

  • Bank of Napa, 903 Main St. and 908 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-47-32 PM

    Bank of Napa

  • Beringer Brothers-Los Hermanos Winery, 2000 Main St., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 2-18-03 PM

    Beringer Brothers-Los Hermanos Winery

  • Sam Brannan Cottage, 109 Wapoo Ave., Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 3-13-21 PM

    Sam Brannan Cottage

  • Buford House, 1930 Clay St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-06-07 PM

    Buford House

  • Carneros Creek Bridge, Old Sonoma Rd., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 11-54-35 AM

    Carneros Creek Bridge on Old Sonoma Road

  • Chateau Pacheteau NVHS

    Chateau Pacheteau

  • Churchill Manor, 485 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-41-04 PM

    Churchill Manor

  • Thomas Earl House, 1221 Seminary St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 5-55-33 PM

    Thomas Earl House

  • Elmshaven, 125 Glass Mountain Ln., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 4-06-34 PM

    Elmshaven

  • Eshcol Winery, 1160 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa, CA 10-9-2011 12-17-35 PM

    Eshcol Winery

  • Far Niente Winery, 1577 Oakville Grade, Oakville, CA 10-9-2011 4-43-30 PM

    Far Niente Winery

  • First National Bank, 1026 First St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-27-40 PM

    First National Bank

  • First Presbyterian Church, 1333 3rd St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 3-20-46 PM

    First Presbyterian Church

  • First Street Bridge, Spanning Napa River at First Street between Soscol, Napa (Napa County, California)

    First Street Bridge

  • James H. Francis House, 1403 Myrtle St., Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 2-02-35 PM

    James H. Francis House

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    French Laundry

  • Garnett Creek Bridge on CA 29, postmile 39.08, Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 3-50-20 PM

    Garnett Creek Bridge on CA 29

  • Garnett Creek Bridge on Greenwood Avenue, Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 3-40-27 PM

    Garnett Creek Bridge on Greenwood Avenue

  • Goodman Library, 1219 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-12-02 PM

    Goodman Library

  • George E. Goodman, Jr. House, 492 Randolph St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 5-19-12 PM

    George E. Goodman Jr. House

  • George E. Goodman Mansion, 1120 Oak St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-52-53 PM

    George E. Goodman Mansion

  • Gordon Building, 1130 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-22-30 PM

    Gordon Building

  • USA-St. Helena-Greystone Cellars-1

    Greystone Cellars

  • Groezinger Wine Cellars, 6525 Washington St., Yountville, CA 10-9-2011 1-37-45 PM

    Groezinger Wine Cellars

  • Hackett House, 2109 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-16-10 PM

    Hackett House

  • Hatt Building, 5th and Main Sts., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 3-41-37 PM

    Hatt Building

  • Helios Ranch, 1575 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena, CA 10-9-2011 5-26-44 PM

    Helios Ranch

  • Dr. Edwin Hennessey House, 1727 Main St., Napa, CA 10-9-2011 11-45-57 AM

    Dr. Edwin Hennessey House

  • Sam Kee Laundry Building, 1245 Main St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-50-03 PM

    Sam Kee Laundry Building

  • Charles Krug Winery, 2800 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 3-26-34 PM

    Charles Krug Winery

  • Larkmead Winery, 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 1-27-50 PM

    Larkmead Winery

  • Lisbon Winery, 1720 Brown St., Napa, CA 10-9-2011 11-34-40 AM

    Lisbon Winery

  • Manasse Mansion, 443 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-43-11 PM

    Manasse Mansion

  • Edward G. Manasse House, 495 Coombs St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 5-06-06 PM

    Edward G. Manasse House

  • Maxwell Creek Bridge on Hardin Road, Locoallomi, CA 10-22-2011 5-25-50 PM

    Maxwell Creek Bridge on Hardin Road

  • Migliavacca Mansion ca. 1983

    Migliavacca House

  • Milliken Creek Bridge, Trancas St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 1-19-32 PM

    Milliken Creek Bridge

  • Mount View Hotel, 1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 2-20-34 PM

    Mount View Hotel

  • Fuller Park and historic homes

    Napa Abajo-Fuller Park Historic District

  • Napa County Courthouse Plaza, Napa, CA 9-5-2010 3-01-28 PM

    Napa County Courthouse Plaza

  • Napa Opera House, 1018-1030 Main St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-32-51 PM

    Napa Valley Opera House

  • Napa River Bridge on Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena, CA 10-9-2011 5-36-22 PM

    Napa River Bridge on Zinfandel Lane

  • Napa Valley Railroad Depot, Lincoln Ave. and Fair Way, Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 2-55-36 PM

    Napa Valley Railroad Depot

  • Nichelini Winery, 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena, CA 10-22-2011 5-52-56 PM

    Nichelini Family Winery

  • Noyes Mansion, 1750 First St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-25-19 PM

    Noyes Mansion

  • Oakville Grocery, 7856 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville, CA 10-9-2011 4-56-05 PM

    Oakville Grocery

  • Old Napa Register Building, 1202 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-17-35 PM

    Old Napa Register Building

  • Judge Augustus C. Palmer House, 1300 Cedar St., Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 1-55-01 PM

    Judge Augustus C. Palmer House

  • Capt. George Pinkham House, 529-531 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-29-10 PM

    Capt. George Pinkham House

  • Pope Street Bridge, Napa River, St. Helena, CA 10-9-2011 6-06-46 PM

    Pope Street Bridge

  • USA-St. Helena-John Ramos Sherry House-Depot Saloon-1

    John Ramos Sherry House-Depot Saloon

  • Rhine House Beringer Brothers-Los Hermanos Winery, 2000 Main St., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 2-00-54 PM

    Rhine House

  • Charles Rovegno House, 6711 Washington St., Yountville, CA 10-9-2011 2-36-41 PM

    Charles Rovegno House

  • St. Helena Catholic Church, Oak and Tainter Sts., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 12-54-19 PM

    St. Helena Catholic Church

  • St. Helena High School, 437 Main St., St. Helena, CA 10-9-2011 5-46-35 PM

    St. Helena High School

  • St. Helena Commercial Historic District, Richie Block, 1331 Main St., St. Helena, CA 10-9-2011 6-35-06 PM. Helena, CA

    St. Helena Historic Commercial District

  • St. Helena Public Library, 1360 Oak Ave., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 1-05-10 PM

    St. Helena Public Library

  • Saint Helena Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, 1500 Railroad Ave., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 1-46-05 PM

    Saint Helena Southern Pacific Railroad Depot

  • Schramsberg Vineyards, 1400 Schramsberg Rd., Calistoga, CA 10-22-2011 1-03-54 PM

    Schramsberg Vineyards

  • Semorile Building, 975 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-37-43 PM

    Semorile Building

  • Williams Smith House, 1929 First St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-13-29 PM

    Williams Smith House

  • Special Internal Revenue Bonded Warehouse, First District, No. 13, 1216 Church St., St. Helena, CA 10-9-2011 6-18-04 PM

    Special Internal Revenue Bonded Warehouse, First District, No. 13

  • Suscol House, 1011 Soscol Ferry Rd., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 12-10-25 PM

    Suscol House

  • Swartz Creek Bridge on Aetna Springs Road, Aetna Springs, CA 10-22-2011 4-30-43 PM

    Swartz Creek Bridge on Aetna Springs Road

  • USA-St. Helena-Taylor, Duckworth and Company Foundry Building-5

    Taylor, Duckworth and Company Foundry Building

  • Chateau Montelena exterior

    Alfred L. Tubbs Winery (Chateau Montelena)

  • US Post Office-Napa Franklin Station, 1352 2nd St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 3-10-39 PM

    US Post Office-Napa Franklin Station

  • Veterans Home of California Chapel, CA 29, Yountville, CA 10-9-2011 3-38-31 PM

    Veterans Home of California Chapel

  • John Lee Webber House, 6610 Webber St., Yountville, CA 10-9-2011 3-52-03 PM

    John Lee Webber House

  • William Tell Saloon and Hotel, 1228 Spring St., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 12-23-20 PM

    William Tell Saloon and Hotel

  • 948 Main Street, Napa, Ca

    Winship-Smernes Building

  • Capt. N. H. Wulff House, 549 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-25-46 PM

    Capt. N. H. Wulff House

  • Eliza G. Yount House, 423 Seminary St., Napa, CA 10-9-2011 11-19-13 AM

    Eliza G. Yount House

  • Behlow Building, Second and Brown Streets, Napa, Napa County, CA HABS CAL,28-NAPA,1- (sheet 6 of 8)

    Behlow Building (former listing)

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