The South Dakota Board on Geographic Names is having hearings on whether to recommend that the U.S. rename Harney Peak to Black Elk Peak. The board is seeking to make the recommendation by July 1.
The state Board will take written comments until May 1; online at sdbgn.sd.gov; email 773-david.reiss@state.sd.us; fax (605) 6592; snail mail: SD Board on Geographic Names, Dept. of Tribal Relations, 302 E. Dakota, Pierre SD 57501.