Monte Sano Mountain
Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Monte Sano Mountain?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Monte Sano Mountain is a mountain located in Huntsville, Alabama. The name Monte Sano is Spanish for "Mountain of health".[2] The mountain was given its name by Dr. Thomas Fern, who along with his two brothers, founded a small colony on the mountain during an epidemic of yellow fever, malaria, and cholera. The location on the mountain was chosen because of its cool air and medicinal springs.[3]
This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2017) |
Monte Sano Mountain | |
---|---|
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 34°44′42″N 86°30′42″W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Huntsville, Alabama., U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Huntsville |
The top is relatively flat and lies just under 500 meters above sea level. This elevation is about 300 meters higher than the floor of the Tennessee Valley, which surrounds it. A residential neighborhood occupies the western portion of the top. The eastern portion and slopes of the mountain are occupied by Monte Sano State Park. Monte Sano is connected to Round Top (Burritt) Mountain by a col to the south.