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Jefferson Peak

Jefferson Peak

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Petersburg (CA)
Nearest City:
Parent:
Elevation:
  • 3963 ft (1207.92 m)
About

7 mi. NW of Thomas Bay and 94 mi. E of Sitka; Coast Mts.

History of Jefferson Peak

named in 1887 by Lieutenant Commander C. M. Thomas, U.S. Navy (USN), for Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, author of the Declaration of Indenpendence and third President of the United States, 1801-09.