The Oregon Geographic Names Board (originally known as the Oregon Geographic Board) is responsible for recommending names for geographic features in the state of Oregon. The board submits its recommendations to the United States Board on Geographic Names for approval. In 1959, administrative responsibility for the board was transferred from the state government to the Oregon Historical Society.

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  • The Oregon Geographic Names Board (originally known as the Oregon Geographic Board) is responsible for recommending names for geographic features in the state of Oregon. The board submits its recommendations to the United States Board on Geographic Names for approval. In 1959, administrative responsibility for the board was transferred from the state government to the Oregon Historical Society.
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  • Oregon Geographic Names Board
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  • Champ C. Vaughan
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  • Board president
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  • Dr. George L. Vogt
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  • Board secretary
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  • 1908 (xsd:integer)
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  • State of Oregon
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  • Oregon Geographic Names Board logo.jpg
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  • Official logo adopted in 2002
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  • 200px
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  • The Oregon Geographic Names Board (originally known as the Oregon Geographic Board) is responsible for recommending names for geographic features in the state of Oregon. The board submits its recommendations to the United States Board on Geographic Names for approval. In 1959, administrative responsibility for the board was transferred from the state government to the Oregon Historical Society.
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  • Oregon Geographic Names Board
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