Engelmann Peak


Engelmann Peak is a high mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The thirteener is located in Arapaho National Forest, west by south of the Town of Empire in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. The mountain was named in honor of the botanist George Engelmann.
The mountain is named for George Engelmann a famous botanist responsible for
describing and naming flora in the Rocky Mountains. He was born and educated in Germany
and received his medical degree there. In 1832, he sailed to America. His financial backing had
come from relatives in Germany who wanted him to invest in the lands of the new country so he
explored areas in Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas.

Historical names