Geographic Board, U.S. Established by EO 28 of Sept. 4, 1890. Abolished by EO 6680 of Apr. 17, 1935, and duties transferred to U.S. Board on Geographical Names, Interior Department, effective June 17, 1934. Board abolished by act of July 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 457), and duties assumed by Board on Geographic Names.