Kikeout Mountain

Kikeout Mountain is a summit in Morris County, New Jersey, in the United States.[1]

The name Kikeout was derived from kijkuit, a Dutch word meaning "lookout".[2] Nevertheless, the summit's name has caused a degree of local controversy due to its similarity to the ethnic slur kike.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kikeout Mountain
  2. 1 2 Laplaca, Bryan (3 October 2011). "Back in the Day - Oct. 1, 1986: 'Kakeout' name change criticized". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved 4 February 2015.

Coordinates: 40°59′19″N 74°22′39″W / 40.98851°N 74.37744°W / 40.98851; -74.37744


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