Gregg Knob Explained

Gregg Knob is a summit near Afton, West Virginia, in the United States. With an elevation of, Gregg Knob is the 302nd highest summit in the state of West Virginia.[1]

The summit was named after Elihu Gregg, an early settler.[2] A ski slope with two tows operated on the northeastern face of Gregg Knob from 1955 to 1961.[3]

References

39.5014°N -79.5333°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gregg Knob . Peakery.com . May 1, 2016.
  2. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 285.
  3. Web site: Kavlick . Matthew . Gregg’s Knob . DCSki . 21 January 2021.

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