Laurel Mountain (West Virginia)
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This article is about the 1861 American Civil War battle. For the 1864 American Civil War battle at Laurel Hill, Virginia, see Battle of Chaffin's Farm. For other Laurel Mountains, see Laurel Mountain.
Laurel Mountain, also called Laurel Hill, is a long ridge in north-central West Virginia, US. Along with Rich Mountain to the south, it is considered to be the westernmost ridge of the Allegheny Mountains and the boundary between the Alleghenies and the Allegheny Plateau.
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Laurel Mountain, West Virginia | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,157 ft (962 m) |
Coordinates | 39°08′32″N 79°50′0″W |
Geography | |
Location | West Virginia, U.S. |
Parent range | Allegheny Mountains, part of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians |
Topo map | USGS Colebank |
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