Clermont

First commercial steamboat

Clermont is a place name appearing across France and the United States.

In France, Clermont-Ferrand is the principal city of the Auvergne region.

In the U.S., Clermont names cities in Florida, Iowa, and other states.

The name derives from French meaning "clear mountain." We drove through Clermont on our way to Orlando.

tourism

destination

Intended arrival point

landmarks · itinerary · excursions · guides · accommodation · hospitality · festivals · culture · leisure · souvenirs

place

Florida

Southeastern American peninsula state

  • OhioMidwestern state, major river
  • IndianaMidwestern state, nineteenth admitted
  • IowaGreat Plains farming state

Kentucky · Michigan · Georgia · Missouri · Texas · Virginia · Pennsylvania · Oklahoma · New York · township

historic

medieval

Of the Middle Ages

ramparts · Romanesque · basilica · bishopric · pilgrimage · heritage · archives · chronicles · artifacts · relics

wine

vineyard

Grape-growing estate

  • grapeVine-grown berry cluster
  • terroirGeography's influence on taste
  • vintageQuality from past eras

tasting · winery · appellation · volcanic soil · cuvée · cellar · harvest · viticulture · chardonnay · pinot

volcanic

crater

Impact or volcanic basin

  • basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
  • lavaErupted liquid stone
  • magmaMolten rock underground

dormant · geothermal · plateau · massif · mineral springs · volcanic soil · eruption · caldera · UNESCO

Opposites
marine propulsion technology

Clermontsailing ship

Wind-propelled ocean vessel

clipper ship · tall ship · windjammer · schooner · galleon

technological innovation

ClermontMayflower

1620 colonial transport vessel

HMS Bounty · Golden Hind · Kon-Tiki · Viking longship · trireme

Family

Montclair

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G