Philmont

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Philmont Scout Ranch.
  2. 2
    A town in Columbia County, New York, United States.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Originally known as Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, named after Waite Phillips; from Phillips + -mont.

Etymology 2

From Philip (“surname”) + -mont, from local woolen mill owner George P. Philip.

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