Mount Reno
Summary
It is not generally known that the peak near "Mountain House" on South Mountain is called “Mount Reno” by local inhabitants in honor of the general who fell there at the Battle of South Mountain. It is hoped that this name will be perpetuated as he is due the honor.
Transcript
MOUNT RENO – It is not generally known that the bold peak in the South Mountain, near the “Mountain House,” on the border of Frederick and Washington counties, were[sic] the gallant and accomplished Gen. Reno fell, is named and known by the inhabitants of that vicinity as MOUNT RENO, in honor of the lamented hero. This is a fitting tribute to his memory, and no nobler monument could record his fame, than the everlasting mountain which was the scene of his martyrdom to the cause of Liberty. We trust, the name will be perpetuated.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: May 6th, 1863
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Home Front / Effects of War
