Reclaiming the Black Hills, One Name at a Time

No longer named after a murderer!  On September 2 and 3, 1855, Brigadier General William S. Harney and  600 soldiers attacked 250 Sioux, killing 86 Brulé women and children as well as warriors.

And just this quickly, a web search of its former name produces top results with its new name.  It is gratifying to see just how fast corrections can occur.  I applaud the U.S. Board of Geographic Names for its recognition of how correct and overdue this re-naming is.  Pity the Washington football team, Chief Wahoo, and the other pro-sports team names can't follow this example.