Michael Mountain

Michael Mountain is a summit in West Virginia, in the United States.[1] With an elevation of 3,678 feet (1,121 m), Michael Mountain is the 164th highest summit in the state of West Virginia.[2]

For the mountain in the South Sandwich Islands, see Mount Michael.

The peak was named after Michael Daughtery, a pioneer who was killed in a bear attack.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Michael Mountain
  2. "Michael Mountain". Peakery.com. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  3. Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 412.


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