Harney Peak

This past week, a federal board decided to change the name of Harney Peak, the highest point in South Dakota, to Black Elk Peak. The federal board, with no accountability and no way to appeal the decision, went against the state and its recommendation of keeping the original name.

Technically, the state does not have to change the name on road signs and state maps. However, the federal government, when creating their own maps, will use the new name.

The way people constantly complain and want to change the names of certain landmarks is patently absurd. I am surprised that a Native-American name was chosen, given that we're trying to remove Native-Americans references everywhere else such as in the NCAA and pro sports.

http://volanteonline.com/2015/04/state-board-takes-input-on-proposed-harney-peak-name-change/


http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/08/12/feds-change-harney-peak-black-elk-peak-south-dakotas-highest-point/88619676/