Kikeout Mountain

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

The name Kikeout derives from the Dutch word kijkuit, meaning "lookout".[2] "Kakeout" is the local pronunciation of the name of the mountain and adjacent reservoir, but the spelling has caused a degree of local controversy due to its similarity to the word kike, an ethnic slur referring to Jews.[2]

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

40.98851°N 74.37744°W / 40.98851; -74.37744

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