"Poteau is the home of Cavanal, the World's Highest Hill and county seat of LeFlore County. The Poteau Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to our city where the friendly people and business climate are what makes Poteau 'above the ordinary', the Poteau Chamber of Commerce says.

"Listed twice in Norman Crampton's book, '100 Best Small Towns in America', #7 of Niche 2015 Best Towns in Oklahoma, Poteau offers the best of small town living with a positive business atmosphere where people can live, work and play. It has become increasingly popular to families and businesses interested in relocating to a smaller community.

"Some of the amenities offered by the City of Poteau are two parks - Twyman, with pool and tennis court, and Bill Barber Park with walking track, as well as a recreational complex with ball field. Recent additions are the new Donald W. Reynolds Community Center and a Skate Park. The 2010 Census lists the population as 8,300."

"Cavanal Hill (officially Cavanal Mountain), located near Poteau, Oklahoma, is described by a sign at its base as the "'World's Highest Hill' – Elevation: 1,999 feet". The actual summit elevation is 2,385 feet (727 m) above sea level; the difference in elevation between the summit and the Poteau River 3 miles (5 km) to the north is 1,960 feet (600 m).

"The billing is based on a delineation between a hill and a mountain, that being if the geographical feature were 2,000 feet or higher than its base, then it would be classified as a mountain instead of a hill.[citation needed] However, the United States Geographic Names Information System contains thousands of summits with "hill" in their names which are higher than 2,000 feet.

"Cavanal Hill is now the site of mountain bike races and the Cavanal Hill Killer 5-Mile Walk. A 4.5 miles (7.2 km) blacktopped road leads to the summit where visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the Poteau River Valley. Reportedly, one can see Mount Magazine in Arkansas from here on a clear day." (Wikipedia)

"Poteau, the county seat of LeFlore County, is located in beautiful Southeastern Oklahoma. It is a growing, progressive city with an eye on the future and a historical heritage few other communities can match," the Poteau OK says.

"Poteau, a French word for "post" , is located on the banks of the river bearing its name. Nestled in the fertile Poteau River Valley, it is almost completely surrounded by mountains. Looking eastward across the Poteau River, one can see the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain in the distance. On the southern horizon the Winding Stair Mountain Range can be seen. Immediately to the west is Cavanal Hill, the world's highest hill.

"The Kerr Museum has artifacts spanning the entire "known" history of the Poteau River Valley, including Indian artifacts from various tribes, material dealing with the famous Runestones, artifacts from the Spiro Mound complex, and articles used by Oklahoma and western pioneers in the building of the Indian Territory of the Great West. This includes a collection of more than 300 types of barbed wire. In 1978 the museum was donated to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education."

"Poteau, Oklahoma is one of the fastest growing towns in Southeast Oklahoma. It is a growing, progressive city with an eye on the future and a historical heritage few other communities can match. It is the home of Cavanal, the World’s Highest Hill and the County Seat of LeFlore County. The Poteau Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to our city, where the people are friendly and the business community keeps Poteau “A Community in Motion,” the Poteau Chamber of Commerce says.



"Poteau’s location is in the east-central part of the state and is designated as the Mountain Gateway to the Winding Stair Recreational Area in the Ouachita National Forest, of which the Talimena National Scenic Byway is a part. Lake Wister State Park is just nine miles from Poteau and offers camping, fishing, boating and waterskiing.

"Other nearby sites includes the LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey, the Peter Conser Home, Heavener Runestone Park, the Kerr Country Mansion & Conference Center and Spiro Mounds Archeological Park. Scenic drives, fishing havens, hiking paths and equestrian trails are all nearby. Poteau is also home to the Tower Drive In, a digital tower Drive-In Movie Theatre, a roller skating rink and an updated state of the art bowling alley and two beautiful golf courses."

"Poteau serves as the seat of LeFlore County and is a unique blend of historical charm and progressive industries. The city is home to the “World’s Highest Hill.” At 1,999 feet, Cavanal Hill falls just a foot short of mountain status. It also hosts the widely-popular Poteau Balloon Fest each October, which showcases colorful hot-air balloons from around the country," the Fort Smith Regional Alliance says.

"Poteau has repeatedly been recognized among the “100 Best Small Towns in America,” and one of the “Top 200 Towns” for outdoorsmen, hunters, and anglers by Outdoor Life Magazine."

"Cavanal Hill is located in Poteau and is known as the "World's Highest Hill." It stands at 1,999 feet tall and is just one foot shy of being classified as a mountain," the Only In Your State says.

"As you enter the town you'll see the tall hill in the distance. It's a beautiful piece of nature in the Sooner State everyone should visit at least once.

"Once you travel up the four and a half-mile road to the top, you'll see the famous Cavanal Hill Rock. The drive takes about 30-40 minutes since the road is windy and has a slow speed limit."

"The City of Poteau is located in LeFlore County, in beautiful Southeastern Oklahoma. Located near the Ouachita National Forest and just 25 minutes away from Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Poteau is a growing, progressive city with an eye on the future and a rich
historical heritage," the Oklahoma Department of Commerce says.



"Poteau is conveniently located 30 minutes from Interstate 40 and 20 minutes from Interstate 540. With a great labor force, fully
developed industrial park, and low cost of doing business, Poteau is primed for business growth.

"Home to the “world’s highest hill,” Poteau has the Cavanal Hill where one can view the breathtaking Ouachita National Forest."

"Cavanal Hill in Poteau, Oklahoma is known as “The World's Highest Hill", falling one foot short of mountain status at 1,999 feet high. The hill, once a landmark for French and Native Americans, is now home to walk/run events, mountain bike races, and the famous Cavanal Hill Killer 8k Walk/Run," the Road Trippers says.



"Make the trek or drive the blacktopped road to the top and enjoy the phenomenal view of the Poteau River valley and surrounding area from several lookout points along the edge of route. From these points, you can see nearly two thirds of the county, as well as a wonderful view of Wister Lake, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Poteau Mountains, and the Ouachita National Forest.

"Spend time with your family in the picnic area and have your picture taken atop the world's highest hill! Fun fact: the top of Cavanal is about 20º cooler in the summer than the valley below. From the north, take Hwy 59/271, then turn right onto Hughes Drive. Proceed to the next stop sign, then turn right onto Witteville Rd. Follow for 1.2 miles until you reach a Y in the road. Take it left to the top of the hill."

"Looming above the town of Poteau is a hill with dozens of towers and antennas protruding from its relatively flat top. Take a short drive up and visitors will be rewarded with great views of the surrounding area," the Atlas Obscura says.

"The claim of being the “world’s highest hill” is predicated on a less-than-bulletproof definition employed by the UK’s government, which states that the cutoff between being a hill and being a mountain is the 2,000-meter threshold. By this logic, anything taller than Cavanal Hill stops being a hill. The USGS and other bodies, however, offer very different definitions of the hill.

"Regardless of the extent to which Cavanal Hill has earned its claim to fame, it is still a remarkably tall geological feature. The sign at its base claims that it soars to 1,999 feet above the ground, a number that seems to have been chosen for dramatic effect but is likely close to accurate."

"The distinction between a hill and a mountain is unclear and largely subjective, but a hill is universally considered to be not as tall, or as steep as a mountain.

"Geographers historically regarded mountains as hills greater than 1,000 feet (304.8 meters) above sea level, which formed the basis of the plot of the 1995 film The Englishman who Went up a Hill but Came down a Mountain. In contrast, hillwalkers have tended to regard mountains as peaks 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level. The Oxford English Dictionary also suggests a limit of 2,000 feet (610 m) and Whittow states "Some authorities regard eminences above 600 m (1,969 ft) as mountains, those below being referred to as hills." Today, a mountain is usually defined in the UK and Ireland as any summit at least 2,000 feet or 610 meters high, while the official UK government's definition of a mountain is a summit of 600 meters (1,969 feet) or higher. Some definitions include a topographical prominence requirement, typically 100 feet (30.5 m) or 500 feet (152.4 m). In practice, mountains in Scotland are frequently referred to as "hills" no matter what their height, as reflected in names such as the Cuillin Hills and the Torridon Hills. In Wales, the distinction is more a term of land use and appearance and has nothing to do with height.

"For a while, the US defined a mountain as being 1,000 feet (304.8 m) or more tall. Any similar landform lower than this height was considered a hill. The United States Geological Survey, however, has concluded that these terms do not in fact have technical definitions in the US." (Wikipedia)

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