I remember, just after we moved into Springfield, reading a local newspaper article highlighting the oddball street names in town - and which, according to readers, was the oddest one? Bardu Ave. was one submission. And then there are the funny alphabet ones near Forrester and Carrleigh Parkway: F Dr., J Dr. Cc Dr. (why two "c's?"), S Dr., M Dr., N Dr., Gg Dr. (why two "g's?"), W Dr., Y Dr. and so on. Painted Daisy Dr. was another submission. Itte Ln. ("It?" "Ittee?") seems a bit odd. We're all used to Backlick Rd., but you must admit it paints a funny mental image.
I've always gotten a kick out of Goins St.: "Doctor, my goins hurt. Is there anything you can do for it?" Is Laural Valley Way a misspelling? Isn't is "Laurel?"
By vote, however, the winner was Atteentee Rd. There was some question as to how it's pronounced: AT-ten-tee? Aay-tee-an-tee? (AT&T?) At-E'EeN-tee? The consensus was that it's pronounced the same as the company, AT&T.
I live on Shepherd Ridge Ct. Nothing unusual there, except that I have to spell "shepherd" lest it become "shephard."
Comment form Patrick Coffey:
ReplyDeleteOk folks let me dispel the rumor that this is an Indian name right now because it is not. According to a friend of mine who is a Springfield historian….the name of the road is AT&T…..yes the phone company…..when phone lines were brought into Springfield initially Atteentee Rd. was were they trunk lines ran. The way it is spelled on this street sign was Crestwood Constructions (who built these houses) way of being cute!!!!!!
Hi! Would you be able to get me in contact with your historian friend? I'm named after Carrleigh Parkway and am wondering about its history. My email is kingdom.advancer@gmail.com. thanks!
DeleteHi! Would you be able to get me in contact with your historian friend? I'm named after Carrleigh Parkway and am wondering about its history. My email is kingdom.advancer@gmail.com. thanks!
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