Mt. Sill
Mt. Gayley

Sun, Aug 6, 2000

With: Mark Connell

 Etymology
Mt. Sill
Mt. Gayley
 Story Photos / Slideshow Maps: 1 2 Profile
Mt. Sill later climbed Thu, Aug 14, 2003
Mt. Gayley later climbed Thu, Aug 14, 2003

Mt. Sill (14,153 ft.)

Named by J.N. LeConte in 1896

"Edward Rowland Sill (1841-1887), poet, teacher of English in the Oakland public schools, professor of literature and chairman of the English Department at the University of California, 1874-82. This second highest peak in the Palisades was named by J. N. LeConte in 1896.
- Peter Browning, Place Names of the Sierra Nevada

Poetry by Edward Rowland Sill:

  • Poets' Corner
    Other peaks named by J.N. LeConte:
  • Bear Creek Spire
  • Black Giant
  • Deerhorn Mountain
  • Devils Crags
  • Mt. Genevra
  • Mt. Gould
  • Mt. Henry
  • Junction Peak
  • Marion Peak
  • Observation Peak
  • Mt. Pinchot
  • Pyramid Peak (S)
  • University Peak
    • References to Sill can also be found in these files:
  • North Palisade
    • More of Bob's Trip Reports

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