Shepherd Mountain Explained

Shepherd Mountain
Elevation Ft:1598
Map:Missouri
Label Position:left
Location:Iron County, Missouri, U.S.
Range:Saint Francois Mountains
Coordinates:37.6069°N -90.6461°W
Topo:USGS Ironton

Shepherd Mountain is a summit in Iron County in the U.S. state of Missouri. Shepherd Mountain lies just west of Ironton and Stouts Creek in the Arcadia Valley.[1]

Shepherd Mountain has the name of Forrest Shepherd, a geologist.[2] The mountain was the scene of action during the Battle of Fort Davidson.[3]

Shepherd Mountain is home to Shepherd Mountain Bike Park. A downhill mountain bike park with several trails to choose from. There are also several hiking trails.

Notes and References

  1. Ironton, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1968
  2. Web site: Iron County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 12 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071635/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_iron.html. 24 June 2016.
  3. Web site: The Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site . River Valley Region Association . 12 October 2016.

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