Mount Lindo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Lindo |
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Mt. Lindo at night as seen from near U.S. 285
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| Elevation | 7,814 ft (2,382 m) |
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 Mount Lindo
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Parent range | Front Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Lindo |
Mount Lindo is a mountain peak located near Morrison, Colorado, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It stands 7,814 feet (about 2,382 meters) tall. While it's not one of the very tallest mountains in Colorado, Mount Lindo is famous for something special: a giant lighted cross on its eastern side.
This cross is 393 feet tall! You can see its bright lights from many miles away, especially across the Denver metropolitan area at night. The cross is close to U.S. Route 285.
The Story of the Cross
The land on Mount Lindo belonged to a man named Francis VanDeber in the 1940s. He wanted to build something special near his resting place. His idea was to create a cross that his wife could see from her home in Denver after he was gone.
Donald Frees also helped to build this amazing cross. The very first time the cross was lit up was on the morning of March 29, 1964. It has been a shining landmark ever since.
Keeping the Cross Bright
Over the years, the cross has been cared for to keep it looking its best. In 2015, the cross went through a big restoration project. This means it was repaired and made new again so it could continue to light up the night sky for everyone to see.
