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Mount Hood (Oregon) is named after Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood by Lt. William E. Broughton who sighted the mountain near the mouth of the Willamette River.
Lt. William E. Broughton names Oregon’s landmark peak Mount Hood in 1792 after Admiral Samuel Hood.
During a 1792 expedition under Captain George Vancouver, Lieutenant William E. Broughton sighted a prominent volcanic summit near the mouth of the Willamette River. He chose to name the mountain Mount Hood in honor of his superior, Admiral Samuel Hood. This naming reflected the era’s tradition of explorers commemorating naval figures on newly charted lands. The peak would later become known simply as Mount Hood, an iconic symbol of the Pacific Northwest. Its imposing presence and volcanic origins have made it a focal point for geologists, Native American legends, and adventurers alike.
1792
Mount Hood
Oregon
Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood
Willamette River