The U.S. Board of Geographic Names has officially changed the name of Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, back to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi, following a request from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The decision comes more than 150 years after the peak was named after Confederate General Thomas Lanier Clingman. Kuwohi translates to 'mulberry place' and is considered a sacred site for the Cherokee people, who have longstanding ties to the land. The park, which is the most visited national park in the U.S., facilitates visits to Kuwohi for predominantly Cherokee schools to learn about its history. Superintendent Cassius Cash expressed pride in supporting the restoration of the name and emphasized the importance of working with the Cherokee community to preserve their heritage. The proposal to rename the peak was initiated by Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians earlier this year.