PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The name of a mountain south of Eugene, Oregon, will soon be changed. KOIN-TV reports the Oregon Geographic Names Board confirmed Wednesday that Swastika Mountain, which refers to a symbol of the German Nazi Party, will be changed. So far, two proposals, Umpqua Mountain and Mount Halo, have been submitted. The mountain is more than 4,000 feet tall and is located in the Umpqua National Forest. In the Umpqua proposal is an email voicing support from Jeremy Johnson, the cultural resources program manager for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Mount Halo refers to Chief Halito, leader of the Yoncalla Kalapuya tribe, whose name was commonly shortened to Chief Halo.
Swastika Mountain in Oregon to get new name
