Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell /bəˈnɛl/, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills. It was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1969, bearing Marker number 6473, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell | |
View of Lake Austin from the summit of Mount Bonnell | |
| Location | 3800 Mount Bonnell Rd Austin, Texas 78731 |
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| Coordinates | 30°19′15″N 97°46′24″W |
| Area | 5.36 acres (2.17 ha) |
| Built | June 2, 1939 |
| NRHP reference No. | 15000619 |
| RTHL No. | 6473 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 17, 2015 |
| Designated RTHL | 1969 |
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