Horace Kephart (1862–1931) and George Masa (1881–1933) Within the (Great Smoky Mountains National Park), a 6,217-foot peak now bears the official name of Mount Kephart.

McCue also reports that when Masa Knob, a peak halfway between Charlies Bunion and Mount Kephart, was officially approved in 1961, Charlie Connor quipped, “I am glad Masa had this honor close to ...

Unfortunately, Kephart was killed in a 1931 car crash before he got a chance to see the results of his efforts. ... or telephone at this location atop Mount Le Conte.

Within the park a 6,217-foot peak now bears the official name of Mount Kephart. On its broad shoulder is another, somewhat shorter peak, now called Masa Knob. Explore More National Parks .