The Friar
The Friar is a peak in Amherst, Virginia and has an elevation of 3,304 feet. The Friar is situated near the hamlet Alhambra, as well as near Woodson.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lowesville and Massies Mill.
Lowesville
Hamlet
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.Massies Mill
Hamlet
Photo: The Library of Virginia, No restrictions.Montebello
Hamlet
The Friar
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 3,304 feet
- Description: mountain in Virginia, United States of America
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Amherst, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.76986° or 37° 46′ 12″ north
Longitude
-79.10614° or 79° 6′ 22″ west
Elevation
3,304 feet (1,007 metres)
Open location code
8792QV9V+WG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Dutch—“The Friar” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “The Friar (bukid)”
- Cebuano: “The Friar”
- Dutch: “The Friar”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Alhambra and Woodson.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Little Friar and Dismal Mountain.
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