Capitol Dome
Capitol Reef gets its name in part from the Capitol Dome, is white sandstone formation on the north side of Hwy. 24.
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Capitol Dome Details
Capitol Reef gets its name in part from the Capitol Dome, a white sandstone formation on the north side of Hwy. 24. The 6,120-foot-high dome, made of Navajo sandstone, was named for its resemblance to the U.S. Capitol building.
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