Originally published Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:39 AM

Vancouver may add Fort for name recognition

VANCOUVER, Wash. — A campaign to change the name of Vancouver to Fort Vancouver is gaining support.

The Vancouver Columbian reports today's election could put a majority on the city council in favor of sending the proposal to voters.

Supporters of the name change say it would avoid the long-running confusion with Vancouver, British Columbia.

Opponents include Mayor Royce Pollard, who says there are no other Vancouvers in the United States.

A customer relations coordinator for the Post Office in Portland, Ronald Anderson, says changing the name to Fort Vancouver would cause minimal problems because mail is distributed by zip codes.

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You probably can't win living in Vancouver. You say you're from Vancouver and they think Canada and if you say you're from... Posted on November 3, 2009 at 12:58 PM by LB69. Jump to comment

30 years ago, my grandparents drove from Texas to visit my family. When they hit the Canadian border, they finally realized they had over shot... Posted on November 3, 2009 at 1:08 PM by NeilB. Jump to comment

Wait until after the Olympics to change it. You may get some accidental tourism revenue from confused travelers! Posted on November 3, 2009 at 6:54 AM by wingnut5150. Jump to comment

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