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Simone Mountain
Mountain in North Carolina, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Simone Mountain is a summit in Ashe County, North Carolina, in the United States. It has an elevation of 4,304 feet (1,312 m).[1] Simone Mountain is the 574th-highest mountain in the state of North Carolina.[2]
History
Originally known as "Mulatto Mountain", the mountain was renamed Simone Mountain in February 2021.[3] to honor Nina Simone (1933–2003), North Carolina native, soul musician, and civil rights activist.[4] The original name of the mountain is said to be derived from the color of the mountain's soil.[5]
Copper, gold, and silver ores have been found in the mountain.[6]
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