The mountain was named for the daughter of Gen. Sumter Lowry. The evangelist Dr. Billy Graham dedicated the 60 foot cross at the mountain peak in 1962.
Elevation: 4000'
The mountain was named for the daughter of Gen. Sumter Lowry. The evangelist Dr. Billy Graham dedicated the 60 foot cross at the mountain peak in 1962.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Guide is a privately owned website authored by Joe Veler and Sarah Cooke, who began work on the site after discovering their shared love of the Parkway. It is a part of the Virtual Blue Ridge Network, which aims to share the Parkway experience with long-distance viewers and to enhance it for visitors and residents. To read more about the Virtual Blue Ridge Network, the history of this project, and what you can expect to find on the Blue Ridge Parkway Guide, click here.
Blue Ridge Parkway (NPS)
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Virtual Blue Ridge
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PO Box 2325
Boone, NC 28607
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