30 Evansville Street Names Most Folks Have a Hard Time Pronouncing

Navigating Evansville can be an adventure, not just because of its many interesting streets, but also because some of those street names can be real tongue-twisters! If you’ve ever found yourself hesitant to give directions or second-guessing your GPS because of a street name that seems to defy phonetics, you’re not alone.

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While Evansville has its fair share of straightforward avenues and boulevards, it also has dozens of street names that can leave residents and visitors alike scratching their heads. Whether these names are derived from unique local history, influenced by foreign languages, or simply have an unconventional spelling, there is no shortage of opportunities for mispronunciation.

As a one-time newbie to Evansville, I have certainly had my fair share of struggles with certain street names. And just when I start to think that I have a grasp on all of the tough ones, I discover a new (to me) street name that baffles me. It has become a bit of a running joke, and also a point of curiosity. I wonder where these names come from? What is the proper pronunciation? And how many difficult street names are there in Evansville?

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I visited EvansvilleGov.org and discovered a 276-page long document listing every street name in Evansville. I could've probably chosen 100 or more street names that the average person might struggle to pronounce correctly. Instead, I narrowed my list down to the 30 names that I think are most commonly mispronounced.

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Hopefully, the list below will make you feel a little better the next time you hesitate before saying a street name out loud and maybe even give you a laugh or two!