Dowdell's Knob is a prominent mountain in Harris County, Georgia.[1] It is the highest point in Harris County at 1,395 feet (425 meters) above sea level and the highest point on the Pine Mountain Range in the area.[2] It is often referred to as a historical spot where former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt would dine occasionally. He had a brick oven and picnic area constructed on this mountain for his use during his visits to nearby Warm Springs. Dowdell's Knob is located 66 mi (106 km) south of Atlanta and 30 mi (48 km) north of Columbus.

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Dowdell's Knob
View from the top of the mountain
Highest point
Elevation	1,395 ft (425 m)
Prominence	1,300 ft (400 m)
Coordinates	32°50′26″N 84°44′45″W
Geography
Dowdell's Knob Shiloh, Georgia
Parent range	Pine Mountain Range
Topo map	USGS Shiloh
Climbing
First ascent	1932
Easiest route	Georgia State Route 190

The summit has the name of James and Lewis Dowdell, early settlers.[3]

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  bronze statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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  detail of statue
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  historical marker
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  historical marker

References

External links

• Dowdell's Knob historical marker