Beaner Lake

Beaner Lake is a lake in Okanogan County, Washington, in the United States.[1]

The name of the lake has been criticized in the media for containing the ethic slur beaner.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaner Lake
  2. ↑ Fonesca, Felicia; Cone, Tracie (February 26, 2012). "From Negro Creek to Wop Draw, place names offend". NBC News. Retrieved 6 September 2014.

Coordinates: 48°26′43″N 120°37′39″W / 48.44531°N 120.62748°W / 48.44531; -120.62748


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