Cadillac Mountain

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Cadillac Mountain is the highest coastal point on the East Coast of the United States, at 1,532 feet. http://www.nps.gov/acad/rm/cmsub.htm It is located near Bar Harbor, Maine, within Acadia National Park. The mountain was formerly named Green Mountain when Mount Desert Island was owned by John D. Rockefeller. The mountain was renamed in 1918 to its present day name.

Related Topics:
East Coast of the United States - Bar Harbor, Maine - Acadia National Park - John D. Rockefeller - 1918

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There are various routes to the summit, some more challenging than others. There is also a paved road to the top.

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Cadillac may be the first United States location to see the sun rise each day. This is disputed by some who believe the sun first shines in Lubec, Maine, the easternmost town in the United States.

Related Topics:
United States - Lubec, Maine

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