Kate's Mountain
N 37° 47.086 W 080° 18.383
17S E 561075 N 4182161
This historic marker is located near the entrance to the Historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Waymark Code: WM20MT
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2007
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Kate's Mountain is located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia and was named for Kate Carpenter along with her husband Nathan were early settlers of the Area. Kate's Mountain affords visitors wonderful scenic views and is home to some of the worlds oldest living plants.
The text of this historic marker reads:
KATE'S MOUNTAIN
"Named for Kate Carpenter, whose husband, Nathan, was killed by the Indians. Fine scenic view. Home of Kate's Mountain Clover and other rare plants, such as the Box Huckleberry, 6000 years old-the oldest living thing."
Marker Title: Kate's Mountain
Marker Location: Route 60, in White Sulphur Springs
County or Independent City: White Sulphur Springs
Marker Program Sponsor: State of West Virginia
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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