Name: Barronette Peak

County: Park

Authority Name: 

GNIS Entry

Longitude:  1100519W

Latitude: 445831N

Legal Description:

Elevation: 10354/3156

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Summit

Origin of Name:

Peak, altitude, 10,300 feet, Yellowstone National Park, ... . Named, 1878, for C. J. Baronett, famous scout and guide, and builder of the first bridge across the Yellowstone River, 1871

Source: Decisions, 1890-1932 

A peak about 10,300 feet high, ... in the northeast part of Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. Named for C. J. Baronnette.

Source: Decisions, 1937

C. J. Baronett was a noted scout and guide in the pioneer days; he built the first bridge over the Yellowstone River. The present structure is called by his name; he also has a peak named after him. He was known as Jack Baronett.

Source: Campbell