in California, known for its wineries, restaurants, and arts culture.

History

The origin of the word "Napa" is disputed.

The word "napa" is of Native American derivation and has been variously translated as "grizzly bear", "house", "motherland" or "fish". Of the many explanations of the name's origin, the most plausible seems to be that it is derived from the Patwin word napo, meaning "house".

Further adding confusion, Napa was originally spelled with two Ps: Nappa. There are maps and deeds dating back to the

1.Previous
3.Next