I find this odd. Just about every mountain and river in the nation has an original Indian name...what is so special about this mountain that it go back to its original Indian name?
1. Mt. Ranier in Wash. named for Rear Admiral Peter Ranier.
2. Mt. Hood in Or. named for British Admiral Lord Peter Hood.
3. Mt. Adams in Wash State named for President John Adams.
4. Mt. Jefferson in Idaho named for President Thomas Jefferson
5. Mt. Washington in Oregon named for President Geo. Washington
6. Mt. St. Helens in Wash, named for Brit. Baron St. Helens.
7. Mt. Baker, Wash, named for British Lt. Joseph Baker.
Most of the Cascades are named for presidents or British officers.