Woodall Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Woodall Mountain |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Prominence | 296 ft (90 m) |
| Listing | U.S. state high point 47th |
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 Woodall Mountain
Location in Mississippi
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| Parent range | Southwest Appalachian Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Iuka |
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| Age of rock | In the Millions |
Woodall Mountain is the highest natural spot in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It stands 806 feet (246 meters) tall! You can find it in the northeast part of the state, near the town of Iuka in Tishomingo County. It's just off Mississippi Highway 25.
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Exploring Woodall Mountain
Woodall Mountain is the highest natural point in Mississippi. It is 806 feet (246 meters) above sea level. This spot was once known as Yow Hill.
At the very top, you'll see a special marker. It's a triangulation station disk from the U.S. National Geodetic Survey. There are also three radio towers. If you visit, be ready for a steep, bumpy road. It's about a mile long to reach the top.
Once you get to the summit, there's a bench where you can rest. You'll also find a "high point register." This is a book where visitors can sign their names. There's a gravel circle for parking cars. In the past, a wooden observation tower stood there. It was built in the 1900s. However, the tower got old and unsafe. It was taken down in 1998.
A Look at History
Woodall Mountain has an interesting past. It was a key location during the American Civil War. On September 19, 1862, a battle happened here. It was called the Battle of Iuka.
During this battle, Union General William Rosecrans was on the mountain. He used it to fire cannons at the town of Iuka. At that time, General Sterling Price controlled Iuka. The Union army won this battle. General Price managed to escape, though.
The hill was later renamed Woodall Mountain. This happened after Zephaniah Woodall bought the land in 1884. He was the sheriff of Tishomingo County. Some local people joke about calling it a "mountain." You might even see T-shirts that say "Ski Woodall!"
Woodall Mountain in Pop Culture
- A bluegrass band from Tupelo is named after the mountain. They are called The Woodall Mountain Boys.
Images for kids
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The summit area of Woodall Mountain.
