Exploration & Discovery

Mount Hood Named After Viscount Samuel Hood

Lieutenant William E. Broughton sighted a prominent mountain while exploring the Oregon region, located near the mouth of the Willamette River. In honor of Admiral Samuel Hood, the mountain was named Mount Hood. Broughton was part of the Vancouver Expedition, tasked with exploring the Pacific Northwest. The naming of the mountain reflected the British naval interests in the Pacific region and highlighted the importance of geographical exploration during this era.

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