Dowdell's Knob facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dowdell's Knob |
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View from the top of the mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,395 ft (425 m) |
| Prominence | 1,300 ft (400 m) |
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 Dowdell's Knob
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Parent range | Pine Mountain Range |
| Topo map | USGS Shiloh |
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| First ascent | 1932 |
| Easiest route | Georgia State Route 190 |
Dowdell's Knob is a prominent mountain in Harris County, Georgia. It is the highest point in Harris County at 1,395 feet (425 meters) above sea level and the highest point on the Pine Mountain Range in the area. It is often referred to as a historical spot where former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt would dine occasionally. He had a brick oven and picnic area constructed on this mountain for his use during his visits to nearby Warm Springs. Dowdell's Knob is located 66 mi (106 km) south of Atlanta and 30 mi (48 km) north of Columbus.
The summit has the name of James and Lewis Dowdell, early settlers.
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bronze statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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detail of statue
Images for kids
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historical marker
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historical marker
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