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Fayette

Backus Mountain

Backus Mountain is a peak in , and has an elevation of 2,825 feet. Backus Mountain is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,825 feet
  • Description: mountain in United States of America
  • Also known as: “War Ridge”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Backus and Laurel Creek.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. It was also known as Naoma and War Ridge. W. P. , an early postmaster, gave the community his name.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and coal town in , , United States. The community takes its name from nearby .

Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. is 7 miles west of .

Backus Mountain

Latitude
37.84762° or 37° 50′ 51″ north
Longitude
-80.96732° or 80° 58′ 2″ west
Elevation
2,825 feet (861 metres)
Open location code
869XR2XM+23
Open­Street­Map ID
node 356515149
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
4797655
Wiki­data ID
Q31473283
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Backus Mountain” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Backus Mountain”
  • Dutch: “Backus Mountain”

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