Mount Wellington (New York) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Wellington |
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Mount Wellington from Cooperstown boat launch
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| Elevation | 1,827 feet (557 m) |
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 Mount Wellington
Location in New York
Mount Wellington
Location in the United States
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| Location | Springfield Center, New York, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS East Springfield |
Mount Wellington is a mountain found in the Central New York Region of New York State. It stands tall south of a small town called Springfield Center. This mountain is also at the northern end of Otsego Lake.
Mount Wellington rises about 600 feet (180 m) (183 meters) above the lake's surface. The very southern tip of the mountain is known as Clarke Point. It is also sometimes called the Shad Cam.
The Sleeping Lion Mountain
Mount Wellington is famous for its unique shape. When you look at it from Cooperstown, New York, it looks just like a lion. This lion appears to be laying down and sleeping peacefully. Because of this, many people call it "The Sleeping Lion."
How Mount Wellington Got Its Name
This mountain was not always called Mount Wellington. It was first known as Mount Millington. The name was changed by a man named George Hyde Clarke. He renamed the mountain to honor a very important person.
That person was The 1st Duke of Wellington. He was a famous military leader from England. The Duke of Wellington was known for winning the Battle of Waterloo. This was a very important battle in history. George Hyde Clarke and the Duke of Wellington had gone to school together. They both attended Eton College in England.
