LarryEA Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) We have a road near us named ' Squedunk ' and I was curious about how it got that name. So I went and did a search. Didn't find an answer about Squedunk but I did read an interesting story about a town near by. Just thought it cute and thought you'd like it also. The town is Whitney Point in New Your USA - Population 1006 or so... maybe 50 give or take streets in all the town. Whitney Point is the larger small town in the area...it's where we go for Chinese food, the liquor store, and other emergency groceries. It has a Main Street, a Park Street, and 114th Street. We found this mildly amusing on one of our first cruises through. Some time later, we found ourselves in the back room of the Whitney Point library, talking with the town historian. She told us that in the 1920s some kids from W.P. went to New York City (she impressed upon us that this was a big deal), and as part of their wild time there they stole a street sign from 114th street. They brought it back and stuck it up at the end of their street in Whitney Point. This was extra-amusing, the historian said, because no other streets in Whitney Point had street signs, or official names. The stolen sign stayed, and the street was officially named 114th street.So, take that NYC. Oh, if anyone know anything about Squedunk, clue me in please. Edited May 5, 2015 by LarryEA Scrolling Steve, bobscroll and ChelCass 3 Quote
bobscroll Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 A nice interesting story Larry, Thanks for telling us, Bob LarryEA 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 Your a detective alright! We have a road near us named ' Squedunk ' and I was curious about how it got that name. So I went and did a search. Didn't find an answer about Squedunk but I did read an interesting story about a town near by. Just thought it cute and thought you'd like it also. The town is Whitney Point in New Your USA - Population 1006 or so... maybe 50 give or take streets in all the town. Whitney Point is the larger small town in the area...it's where we go for Chinese food, the liquor store, and other emergency groceries. It has a Main Street, a Park Street, and 114th Street. We found this mildly amusing on one of our first cruises through. Some time later, we found ourselves in the back room of the Whitney Point library, talking with the town historian. She told us that in the 1920s some kids from W.P. went to New York City (she impressed upon us that this was a big deal), and as part of their wild time there they stole a street sign from 114th street. They brought it back and stuck it up at the end of their street in Whitney Point. This was extra-amusing, the historian said, because no other streets in Whitney Point had street signs, or official names. The stolen sign stayed, and the street was officially named 114th street.So, take that NYC. Oh, if anyone know anything about Squedunk, clue me in please. Quote
Dan Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 Here's something I found. Hey, if it's on the inernet it's gotta be true, right? I am sure many have asked that question… So here is the answer.On my dad’s side of the family whenever someone was pregnant they referred to the baby as Squedunk. Christmas gifts were given to Squedunk, baby shower gifts, etc. From what I remember, most of the time the sex of the baby wasn’t revealed, so Squedunk was Squedunk until he/she was born. I always wanted to be able to call my baby Squedunk and now I have the opportunity, at least for the next month or 2 until we find out the sex. LarryEA 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Posted May 6, 2015 Here's something I found. Hey, if it's on the inernet it's gotta be true, right? I am sure many have asked that question… So here is the answer.On my dad’s side of the family whenever someone was pregnant they referred to the baby as Squedunk. Christmas gifts were given to Squedunk, baby shower gifts, etc. From what I remember, most of the time the sex of the baby wasn’t revealed, so Squedunk was Squedunk until he/she was born. I always wanted to be able to call my baby Squedunk and now I have the opportunity, at least for the next month or 2 until we find out the sex. Dan, Great big congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
LarryEA Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Posted May 6, 2015 Maybe I did an oops. I took it that you and your wife.... but whan I re-read it, it implied you found that in the internet... Well whatever, thanks for the reply Here's something I found. Hey, if it's on the inernet it's gotta be true, right?I am sure many have asked that question… So here is the answer.On my dad’s side of the family whenever someone was pregnant they referred to the baby as Squedunk. Christmas gifts were given to Squedunk, baby shower gifts, etc. From what I remember, most of the time the sex of the baby wasn’t revealed, so Squedunk was Squedunk until he/she was born. I always wanted to be able to call my baby Squedunk and now I have the opportunity, at least for the next month or 2 until we find out the sex. Quote
bandaideman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Posted May 6, 2015 I at least know where Whitney Point is and used to go through it to get to wifes home town of Bainbridge NY, We're in IN now. never heard or saw that road in that neck of the woods. LarryEA 1 Quote
wombatie Posted May 6, 2015 Report Posted May 6, 2015 What a great story Larry. I love stories like these. Marg LarryEA 1 Quote
ChelCass Posted May 6, 2015 Report Posted May 6, 2015 Larry got to your local County Historical Society, they should be able to tell you. LarryEA 1 Quote
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