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United States Board on Geographic Names

US geographic naming government agency

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Feb 7, 2026

How have previous presidential pushes to rename public facilities been handled and contested in court?

to rename public facilities have repeatedly collided with statutory limits, governing agency processes, and political pushback, producing a mix of administrative orders, congressional bills, and court...

Dec 6, 2025

Which U.S. federal agencies use 'Gulf of Mexico' on official maps and publications?

U.S. federal agencies began using the name “Gulf of America” after a January 20, 2025 executive order and a U.S. Board on Geographic Names action directing federal usage; several agencies including th...