Slover Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slover Mountain |
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| Mount Slover, Marble Mountain | |
Slover Mountain in 1891
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
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| Native name | [Tahualtapa] Error: {{native name}}: unrecognized language tag: Tongva (help) (language?) |
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 Slover Mountain
Location in California
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| Topo map | USGS San Bernardino South |
Slover Mountain is a famous landmark in Colton, California. It was once a tall mountain, but now it is more like a hill. This change happened because people dug up its rocks for building materials.
People also call it Mount Slover or Marble Mountain. Native Americans knew it as Tahualtapa, which means "raven hill". The Spanish settlers called it Cerrito Solo, meaning "little solitary hill".
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What Happened to Slover Mountain?
Slover Mountain used to be the tallest point in the San Bernardino Valley. It stood about 1,184 feet (361 meters) high. Over time, large amounts of its rock were removed through a process called surface mining. This is a way of digging up minerals from the ground.
Why Was the Mountain Mined?
The mountain was mined for its valuable rocks, especially limestone and marble. These rocks are used to make many things, like cement for buildings. Because so much rock was taken, the mountain became much smaller.
History of Slover Mountain
The mountain was named after Isaac Slover. He was a hunter who lived nearby in the 1800s. Isaac Slover passed away in 1854.
The Colton Liberty Flag
A special flag called the Colton Liberty Flag once stood on top of Slover Mountain. This flag was a symbol of freedom for the local community.
Slover Mountain Today
Today, a school in the Colton Joint Unified School District is named after the mountain. It is called Slover Mountain High School. This helps keep the mountain's history alive.
Images for kids
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Colton and Redlands viewed from Slover Mountain in 1904.
