Here Are 10 Crazy Street Names In Washington That Will Leave You Baffled
By Sherri Adams|Published February 03, 2023
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Sherri Adams is a writer, photographer, and travel enthusiast from the Pacific Northwest. She has always been passionate about writing and the opportunities for connection through the written word. When she’s not writing, you can often find her at the seashore with her toes in the sand and her nose in a book.
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to name a street or road? Every state seems to have its fair share of unique, unusual, and downright crazy street names and the Evergreen State is no exception. We’ve found some roads that will make you scratch your head and laugh out loud. See if you recognize any of these 10 crazy street names in Washington.
There are several explanations for the origin of this rather unusual name. Some say Toe Jam Road is named for an early settler by the name of Torjam. Others insist it was named for stumbling drunkards. In any case, this is one road name your won't forget.
You would think that a street with such a charming name would be in the scenic, pastoral countryside, but Baby Doll Road in Port Orchard is not unlike many other rural roads, with one exception. It is said to be one of the most haunted roads in Washington with multiple reports of ghostly apparitions.
You might recognize the name Sleater-Kinney as the band name of indie-rock "riot grrrls", Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein (of "Portlandia" fame), and Janet Weiss. The band was formed in Olympia, Washington, and took inspiration for its name from Sleater-Kinney Road.
Named after the atrocious act of 1858 when Yakima Indian Chief Qualchan and several members of his tribe were hanged without trial. In 1899, Hangman Creek was changed back to its original Native name, Latah Creek, but to this day locals and mapmakers still refer to the area as Hangman Valley.
The story is simple. Two Sequim founding families put their surnames together to name the road alongside their property, and the result was Kitchen-Dick Road. Sidenote - Kitchen-Dick intersects with Woodcock. We can't make this stuff up!
In Washington's "Little Norway" town of Poulsbo, you'll find Shaggy Dog Lane, and we can't think of a sweeter, more adorably descriptive name for a road.
8. Yellow Brick Road, Olalla
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It's not in the Emerald City, and there's not a good witch or munchkin to be seen, but you can't help but smile when you pass Yellow Brick Road. We recommend listening to Elton John as you drive by.
Orange Place is nestled in the charming Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. It's not actually orange, and we couldn't find any other color-themed street names in the area, (or fruit-themed, for that matter) but Orange Place just has a sunny and warm sound to it.
It's not as sad as it sounds. Useless Bay, in Island County, was named for its frequent inclement weather.
There you have it – a handful of crazy street names in the state of Washington that might leave you baffled. Can you think of any? We’d love to hear more quirky street names. Tell us in the comments.
