Ben Lomond (disambiguation) facts for kids

Ben Lomond is a name that refers to several different places around the world, especially mountains. The most famous one is a mountain in Scotland, located east of Loch Lomond.

This name is also used for other mountains, towns, and even ships in various countries. It's interesting how a single name can be found in so many different locations!

Mountains

Many mountains around the world share the name Ben Lomond. This name often comes from Scottish heritage, as "Ben" is a Scottish Gaelic word for "mountain."

Mountains in Australia

• Ben Lomond (Tasmania) is a mountain in Tasmania, an island state of Australia. It's part of a special natural area called the Ben Lomond bioregion.
• There is also another mountain peak called Ben Lomond in New South Wales, Australia.

Mountains in Canada

• In British Columbia, Canada, you can find Ben Lomond (North Shore Mountains). It's part of the beautiful North Shore Mountains.

Mountains in New Zealand

• Ben Lomond (Waikato) is a unique mountain in the North Island of New Zealand. It's actually a lava dome, which is a type of volcano.
• In the South Island of New Zealand, there's another mountain simply called Ben Lomond (Otago).

Mountains in the United States

• Ben Lomond Mountain (Utah) is a mountain peak located in the Wasatch Range in northern Utah.
• In Colorado, there's a smaller mountain called Ben Lomond (Colorado) near Palmer Lake, Colorado.
• Ben Lomond Mountain (Tennessee) is a mountain peak found in Warren County, Tennessee.
• There's also a mountain peak named Ben Lomond in Plumas County, California.

Towns and Communities

Besides mountains, the name Ben Lomond is also used for several towns and communities.

Towns in Australia

• Ben Lomond, New South Wales is a small town in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.
• Ben Lomond, Tasmania is a specific area or "locality" in Tasmania, Australia.

Towns in the United States

• Ben Lomond, Arkansas is a town located in Sevier County, Arkansas.
• Ben Lomond, California is a community in Santa Cruz County, California.

Other Uses

The name Ben Lomond isn't just for places; it's also been used for other things.

Ships

• The SS Ben Lomond (1872) was a steamship that sailed on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand.
• The SS Benlomond is a name given to several merchant ships over time. One famous one was the SS Benlomond (1922), a merchant ship that was sunk during World War II.

Villages

• There is a village called Ben Lomond in the Aberdeen District of Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica.
• Ben Lomond Village is a small community located near the city of San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago.

See also

In Spanish: Ben Lomond (desambiguación) para niños