Metcalf Hill

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Metcalf Hill
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Metcalf Hill
Metcalf Hill (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 1,962 feet (598 m)
Coordinates 42°46′54″N74°56′22″W / 42.78167°N 74.93944°W / 42.78167; -74.93944 Coordinates: 42°46′54″N74°56′22″W / 42.78167°N 74.93944°W / 42.78167; -74.93944 [1]
Geography
Location Pierstown, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Richfield Springs

Metcalf Hill is a mountain in the central New York region of New York by Pierstown. [2] Metcalf Hill is named after Arunah Metcalf.

Orlando Metcalf was born on Metcalf Hill on August 17, 1797. His father Arunah Metcalf moved to Otsego County in 1794. Arunah Metcalf served as Otsego County Sheriff from 1806–1810. [3]

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References

  1. "Metcalf Hill". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2017-06-03.
  2. "Metcalf Hill". Geonames.usgs. usgs. 1980. Retrieved 3 June 2017. data
  3. A Genealogical and Biographical History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Genealogical Publishing Company Inc. 2007. p. 150. ISBN   978-0806306865.