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Q: Who is mount rainier named after?
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Does Mount Rainier name have a special meaning?

Mount Rainier who named in honor of a friend of George Vancouver, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier.


How did Tacoma get its name?

Tacoma got its name from the nearby mountain, Mount Rainier, which was originally called Mount Tacoma. The city was named after the mountain in 1852, but the name was later changed to Mount Rainier.


What physical feature gave Mount Rainier its name?

Mount Rainier was not named after a physical feature, but named after a British Admiral by the name of Peter Rainier by a friend of his, Captain George Vancouver whom is believed to have been the first European to see the mountain in 1792.


Where is the Mount Rainier Branch in Mount Rainier located?

The address of the Mount Rainier Branch is: 3409 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier, 20712 2073


Who was mt ranier named after?

Mount Rainier was named after Rear Admiral Peter Rainier, a British naval officer who fought against the French in the late 1700s. The mountain was initially called "Mount Tahoma" by the indigenous tribes in the area.


What is the phone number of the Mount Rainier Branch in Mount Rainier?

The phone number of the Mount Rainier Branch is: 301-864-8937.


Who is the mayor of Mount Rainier?

There is no mayor of Mount Rainier. It is a volcano, not a town.


Is mount Rainier a hotspot?

No. Mount Rainier is near a subduction zone.


What type of cone does Mount Rainier have?

Mount Rainier has built a composite cone.


Is Mount Rainier a composite volcano?

Yes. Mount Rainier is a composite volcano.


When was Mount Rainier Wilderness created?

Mount Rainier Wilderness was created in 1988.


How many meters tall is Mount Rainier?

Mount Rainier's elevation is 4,393 meters.