There are plenty of places in Oregon with odd names, like the towns Boring, Drain, and Idiotville (seriously, it’s real – although it’s now a ghost town), but have you ever noticed a street sign and had you look twice? Or wondered to yourself, who in the world came up with this name?! Well, you’re not alone. Here are 7 wacky street signs scattered across Oregon that are weird and totally awesome.
- Haviture Way, Eugene
Flickr/ Ben Garney Have-it-your-way.
- NE Flanders, Portland
Flickr/ Christian Bucad “Hi-diddly-ho, neighborino!” Many people believe that this street in Portland was the inspiration for Oregon-native Matt Groening’s character Ned Flanders in The Simpsons. According to oregonlive.com, the city has had problems with graffiti on these street signs, as vandals continually spray paint a “D” after “NE” on the sign.
- Failing St, Portland
Flickr/ Lynn Friedman A for effort?
- Abbey Road, Carlton/Wine Country
Google Earth I don’t think this is the same Abbey Road you’re thinking of…. But it looks lovely!
- Normal Ave, Ashland
Flickr/ Lynn Friedman No worries, nothing strange going on here…
- Chow Mein Lane, West Linn
Google Earth I would love to live on Chow Mein Lane. Yumm.
- The Corner of Church & State, Salem
Flickr/ Chris Phan An age old debate.
What are the strangest street names you’ve come across in Oregon? What did you think of our list? Let us know in the comments below.
Flickr/ Ben Garney
Have-it-your-way.
Flickr/ Christian Bucad
“Hi-diddly-ho, neighborino!” Many people believe that this street in Portland was the inspiration for Oregon-native Matt Groening’s character Ned Flanders in The Simpsons. According to oregonlive.com, the city has had problems with graffiti on these street signs, as vandals continually spray paint a “D” after “NE” on the sign.
Flickr/ Lynn Friedman
A for effort?
Google Earth
I don’t think this is the same Abbey Road you’re thinking of…. But it looks lovely!
No worries, nothing strange going on here…
I would love to live on Chow Mein Lane. Yumm.
Flickr/ Chris Phan
An age old debate.
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