10 Wacky Street Names In Kansas That Will Leave You Baffled
By Clarisa|Published January 05, 2017
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Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during their time here in the Sunflower State. As a busy mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, they write whenever there is spare time.
Though you’ll almost always see a Kansas Street or a Sunflower Road in every town, these uncommon names are sure to stick in your memory as some of the most absurd things you’ve seen. Not your run-of-the-mill trees or presidents, these street names were all picked out for one reason or another. Ranging from weird to hilarious, these 10 wacky street names are taking us places we’ve never considered.
Yes, in a city like Emporia, sometimes street namers were so tired that they could not think of anything better. At least, I assume that's what happened here. Nevertheless, what was once probably just as rural as the rest of Kansas, is now part of one of its larger cities.
It's as if Wichita was tired of naming every other street after trees, and decided to go a little off brand. Willo-esque is definitely a nod to all those tree streets like Walnut and Maple, but it has a sense of mystery. How is a street willow-esque anyways?
Salina may have a bad rep sometimes, but the name of this street definitely isn't helping. Roaches are one of the most hated vermin we have here, and to name a whole street after them is more than they deserve.
Hey, Lawrence! Anyone up for children's board games? Candy Lane might be a small part of a suburb, but the children living nearby are sure to get a kick out of this unique name, and their parents a flashback to a time where board games ruled the world.
In Emporia, they're following the sweet theme with a street from a familiar nursery rhyme. Do you know the Muffin Man? Legend says he lives right here.
In Emporia, they're following the sweet theme with a street from a familiar nursery rhyme. Do you know the Muffin Man? Legend says he lives right here.
In Shawnee, Kansas, you can expect a lot of open space, but is it enough to name a whole road after Frisbees? Some of these streets must have a reasoning behind their wacky names!
Though I don't think this street in Topeka will really make the money roll in, it's worth a shot! Maybe even take a trip down Doggie Drive? Both of these street names are funky, and the intersection of the two is a rare find.
Though I don't think this street in Topeka will really make the money roll in, it's worth a shot! Maybe even take a trip down Doggie Drive? Both of these street names are funky, and the intersection of the two is a rare find.
In Kansas, especially Wichita, there's not many large bodies of water. To name a street after the beaches of Hawa'ii is quite a stretch of the imagination. Wishful thinking, I suppose!
It might have a significance to some, but from an outsider's point of view, this road seems a little morbid. It's a dead end, and you'd almost wonder what horror movie could be filmed driving down this street.
Wacky streets are something most towns have, but these 10 stuck out as some of the strangest we’ve seen. Are there any you can think of that we missed? Let us know! If you’re looking for other quirky things, try 15 Things People From Kansas Have To Explain To Out Of Towners.
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