Mount Davidson (Nevada) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Davidson |
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 Mount Davidson
Location in Nevada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,868 ft (2,398 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,704 ft (824 m) |
| Listing | Nevada County High Points 17th |
| Geography | |
| Location | Storey County, Nevada, U.S. |
| Parent range | Virginia Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Davidson |
Mount Davidson is a tall mountain located in Storey County, Nevada. It is the highest point in both Storey County and the Virginia Range of mountains. This means it stands out quite a bit from the land around it.
The mountain is a famous landmark. It rises behind the historic town of Virginia City. This town became very busy during a time when people found a lot of silver there.
About Mount Davidson
Mount Davidson got its name from a geologist named Donald Davidson. Geologists are scientists who study the Earth's rocks and how they were formed.
A Famous Mention
The famous writer Mark Twain wrote about Mount Davidson. He mentioned a flag flying on the mountain in his book Roughing It. This book tells stories about his adventures in the American West. As recently as 2003, the flagpole was still standing on the mountain.
See also
- Monte Davidson (Nevada) para niños (in Spanish)
