East Marion Development Changes Name To East Town Crossing, To Remove A Native American Slur

MARION — A large mixed-use development in east Marion, formerly known as Squaw Creek Crossing, has changed its name.The development, now known as East Town Crossing, follows efforts to remove an ethnic and sexual slur toward Native American women from names of places in Linn County.East Town Crossing, at the intersection Highways 13 and 151, is a 20-acre property, already hosting a Kwik Star, Panchero’s, Jersey Mike’s and Pizza Ranch as well as Dupaco Community Credit Union.