Clingmans Dome, Kuwohi
‘A refuge:’ Advocate shares history behind Kuwohi after Clingmans Dome name change
This week, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) approved restoring the name Kuwohi to Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hill and her friend Mary Crowe, who are tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI),
Federal board votes to restore Clingmans Dome name to Kuwohi
The first name change happened in 1859, when Arnold Guyot, a geographer and professor, named the area after Clingman.
Federal board to discuss Clingmans Dome name change
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names’ Domestic Names Committee voted unanimously to change the name of a popular spot in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Wednesday afternoon.It was the latest development in a years-long effort to rename Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi,
Clingmans Dome renamed Kuwohi in honor of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The effort to change the name was led by Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, who first settled the mountain in the Smokies and consider it sacred.
Clingmans Dome renamed to honor Cherokee people
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names has approved a formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to change the name of Clingmans Dome in Gatlinburg, Tennessee to
Fed board replaces ‘Clingmans Dome’ with Cherokee name ‘Kuwohi’
The renaming caps an effort begun in 2022 by two enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Lavita Hill and Mary Crowe. Principal Chief Michell Hicks submitted the formal name-change application last January, including more than 150 pages of background materials and letters of support from local governments and others.
Name Of Clingmans Dome Changed To Cherokee Name For The Mountain
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names on Wednesday voted to change the name of the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi, a Cherokee name for the mountain.
It's official: Clingmans Dome renamed to honor Cherokee heritage
Clingmans Dome, one of the most popular sites in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is officially renamed Kuwohi.
Clingmans Dome reverting to Cherokee name 'Kuwohi'
One of the most visited national parks in the country and a major tourist attraction for Middle Tennesseans now has a new name.
Clingman's Dome name changed to 'Kuwohi'
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted Wednesday to formally change the name of Clingman's Dome to Kuwohi, the traditional Cherokee name.
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Clingmans Dome in Smoky Mountains reverts to its Cherokee name, Kuwohi
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted Wednesday in favor of a request from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to officially change the name Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi, according to a news ...
Popular Smoky Mountains peak Clingmans Dome regains its historical Cherokee name
What was formerly known as Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, has now been restored to its ...
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Tennessee has 2 of the most breathtaking views in America, and one of them is in the Great Smoky Mountains
Here's which sights made their list: The view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Clingmans Dome ranked 24th on the list of the most stunning views in America. With a 6,643-feet peak ...
Charlotte Observer5y
Driver killed after car plunges off steep road to Clingmans Dome in Smoky Mountains
“At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great ... A tower at the top of the dome offers a 100-mile view on clear days, says the park service. Investigators have not released ...