This Grand Canyon destination will ditch its ‘offensive name’ after decades, rangers say

Decades ago, the National Park Service forced the Havasupai tribe from an area once known as Ha’a Gyoh, officials said.

In 1928, the last tribal resident, “Captain Burro, was forcibly removed,” according to a Nov. 21 news release from the park service. The land was also named Indian Garden.

Now, after a 19-0 vote by the U.S. Board of Geographic Names and a formal request for the name change earlier this year from the Havasupai tribe, the popular destination will be renamed Havasupai Gardens, NPS said.