If you spend any time driving around Amarillo, you might have the joy of discovering some really fun street names. Some look weird, some sound weird. It’s pretty much the joy of living in Amarillo.
Why Pittsburg Doesn’t Have an ‘H’
You might notice the street near Sam’s on Ross is named Pittsburg. You might think it is a typo, a misspelling. It is not. I used to live on that street, and even when I was giving out my address, I would say Pittsburgh but without the ‘h”. It’s just one of the quirky things. It’s not wrong.
Bowie: Texas History vs. Pop Culture Pronunciation
Then the street in the Bivins and Wolflin area is called Bowie. You can tell if someone is from here by how they pronounce it. Anyone from the area know it’s after James Bowie (Boo-ie) from your Texas History days. If you are not from Texas or the area, you hear it pronounced like David Bowie (Bow-ie). You can just tell right away if they know or not.
The one that makes me laugh when I am out delivering food is not a strange street name at all. It’s just how Google Maps says it. Anytime I am heading to NE 24th, I get a chuckle when the voice says, “Take the Nebraska 24th exit.” Yes, I know NE is the abbreviation for Nebraska, but it is also correct to say Northeast, and in this case, it is the correct way.
The Confusing Wolflin Streets of Amarillo
Then there are just strange street instances that make you scratch your head. Oh, there is Wolflin. Now, which Wolflin do you mean? The one that splits up Wolflin Square and Village? The one near Tascosa High School? Or in the Medical District off Coulter. Yes, it’s confusing and not all connected.
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