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Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies

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Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies

Postby D J Thornton » Sat Nov 02, 2024 9:39 am

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News Release Date: September 18, 2024
Contact: Katie Liming

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted today in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to change the name of Clingmans Dome (FID #1326387) to Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-hee). Kuwohi is the Cherokee name for the mountain and translates to “mulberry place.” In Cherokee syllabary, the name is ᎫᏬᎯ.  The National Park Service strongly supported the name restoration and applauds today's decision, which also received support from local communities and governments.
…more Wiw! I was just there this week, new signs are not up yet, but awesome
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