Bridger Mountain
Bridger Mountain is a ridge in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Bridger Mountain was named for pioneers James and John Bridger who were murdered by Indians near that point.- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 3,100 feet
- Description: West Virginia
- Also known as: “Buck Mountain”, “Bucks Mountain”, and “Stony Creek Mountain”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Pocahontas County Opera House and Pocahontas County Courthouse and Jail.
Pocahontas County Opera House
Theater building
The Pocahontas County Opera House is located in rural Marlinton, West Virginia. Pocahontas County Opera House is situated 2 miles east of Bridger Mountain.
Pocahontas County Courthouse and Jail
Courthouse
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Beard Heights and Marlinton.
Beard Heights
Hamlet
Beard Heights is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Beard Heights is situated 1½ miles southeast of Bridger Mountain.
Stillwell
Hamlet
Stillwell is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Stillwell is situated 2 miles southeast of Bridger Mountain.
Bridger Mountain
- Categories: mountain ridge and landform
- Location: Pocahontas, West Virginia, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.22401° or 38° 13′ 26″ north
Longitude
-80.12951° or 80° 7′ 46″ west
Elevation
3,100 feet (945 metres)
Open location code
86CX6VFC+J5
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Dutch—“Bridger Mountain” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Bridger Mountain”
- Dutch: “Bridger Mountain”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Campbelltown and Buckeye.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Bucks Mountain and Lonetree Knob.
West Virginia: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Charleston and Huntington.
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