How many cities are there that are portmanteaus of the jurisdictions they border. I was searching around and thought maybe there were a handful but it seams like every state line has a town or two that is both states combined. Example, Texarkana.
This can be international as well.
Calexico if Imperial County, California and Mexicali of Baja California, Mexico. Both are across from each other on the U.S./Mexican Border. Although, it would be more fitting if Mexicali was Mexifornia.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 15, 2022, 06:48:03 PM
Calexico if Imperial County, California and Mexicali of Baja California, Mexico. Both are across from each other on the U.S./Mexican Border. Although, it would be more fitting if Mexicali was Mexifornia.
Mexifornia is my new favorite town name.
Ones I'm familiar with:
Claycomo, MO (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claycomo,_Missouri) – Clay - County - MO
Norcatur, KS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norcatur,_Kansas) – Norton - Decatur (Counties)
Kanorado, KS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanorado,_Kansas) – Kansas - Colorado
Texhoma, OK (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texhoma,_Oklahoma) / Texhoma, TX (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texhoma,_Texas) – Texas - Oklahoma
Dalhart, TX (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalhart,_Texas) – Dallam - Hartley (Counties)
Glendale Heights, IL (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendale_Heights,_Illinois) – Glen [Ellyn] - Bloomingdale
Texico, NM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texico,_New_Mexico) – Texas - [New] Mexico
Most think of Michiana as a region, but there are towns named Michiana on the Indiana side of the border and a Michiana Shores on the Michigan side.
Kenova, WV (Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia) and Kanorado, KS (Kansas and Colorado) are the two that jump out in my mind.
There's also Virgilina (Virginia and North Carolina).
Florala, Alabama (Florida and Alabama)
Kenowa Hills School District is named for Kent and Ottawa Counties, Michigan.
Virgilina, VA/NC
Marydel (MD/DE), and Delmar (DE/MD), on different parts of the Maryland/Delaware border.
Quote from: oscar on April 15, 2022, 09:12:48 PM
Marydel (MD/DE), and Delmar (DE/MD), on different parts of the Maryland/Delaware border.
But not Delmar, NY...
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
Quote from: BlueOutback7 on April 15, 2022, 08:07:16 PM
Florala, Alabama (Florida and Alabama)
Not to mention the world famous Flora-Bama.
Dalworthington Gardens, TX which is the ultimate portmanteau of the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving and Arlington.
The Fannindel ISD in Texas was founded in 1960 and is a portmanteau of Fannin and Delta Counties.
SeaTac, WA (at where SeaTac airport is) is a portmanteau of Seattle and Tacoma.
Mid-Way Airport in Ellis County, TX is a partial portmanteau between the cities of Midlothian and Waxahachie, which jointly operate the airport. It's one of a very few number of airports in Texas operating under multiple civilian governmental bodies.
I suspect Northfield, IL is one (Northbrook and Deerfield)
Here, over on the Westside (across the river), there's a DuClay not far from the Duval-Clay County line. Of course, the West Beltway runs along part of the county line. OTOH, there's no such examples on this side of the river due to this area (Southside) being formerly part of St. Johns County.
Quote from: SkyPesos on April 15, 2022, 09:37:01 PM
SeaTac, WA (at where SeaTac airport is) is a portmanteau of Seattle and Tacoma.
Weird thing is that the city is SeaTac (no hyphen), but the airport is Sea-Tac (with hyphen). The city was supposed to also be hyphenated, but apparently it was left out of the necessary paperwork, so they're stuck with their name.
Another NW one: Vanport City, Oregon, which was destroyed in 1948. It was named for Vancouver and Portland.
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
I didn't know that was how that town got its name - to me, it just sounds like an STD. "Well, pardner, looks like another case of Balmorhea."
On US 95 in southern Nevada, south of Vegas, there is a town (and casino) called Cal Nev Ari, named for its proximity to the state's border with California and Arizona.
How about Inyokern, in Kern County, California. Unsurprisingly, it's right by the border between Inyo and Kern Counties.
Quote from: KCRoadFan on April 16, 2022, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
I didn't know that was how that town got its name - to me, it just sounds like an STD. "Well, pardner, looks like another case of Balmorhea."
Or "I ate at that one restaurant where no one who works there washes their hands and now I have Balmorhea"
Quote from: abefroman329 on April 16, 2022, 12:53:06 PM
Quote from: KCRoadFan on April 16, 2022, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
I didn't know that was how that town got its name - to me, it just sounds like an STD. "Well, pardner, looks like another case of Balmorhea."
Or "I ate at that one restaurant where no one who works there washes their hands and now I have Balmorhea"
An STD that gives you bad diarrhea.
SE of Dallas, the town of Mabank (sometimes misspelled by some as "Maybank") was named for local ranch owners Mason and Eubank.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabank,_Texas
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SE of Dallas, the town of Mabank (sometimes misspelled by some as "Maybank") was named for local ranch owners Mason and Eubank.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabank,_Texas
Also in three counties!
Quote from: abefroman329 on April 15, 2022, 09:52:55 PM
I suspect Northfield, IL is one (Northbrook and Deerfield)
I don't know about Northfield, but Northlake is a combination of North Avenue and Lake Street, two major local thoroughfares.
Union City, Indiana and Union City, Ohio.
Quote from: KCRoadFan on April 16, 2022, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
I didn't know that was how that town got its name - to me, it just sounds like an STD. "Well, pardner, looks like another case of Balmorhea."
It doesn't sound like "gonorrhea." It's pronounced "bal morray" with the first A being short.
Quote from: wxfree on April 17, 2022, 10:45:57 PM
Quote from: KCRoadFan on April 16, 2022, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
I didn't know that was how that town got its name - to me, it just sounds like an STD. "Well, pardner, looks like another case of Balmorhea."
It doesn't sound like "gonorrhea." It's pronounced "bal morray" with the first A being short.
Was the first mayor Hyacinth Bucket?
Quote from: Scott5114 on April 17, 2022, 11:12:22 PM
Quote from: wxfree on April 17, 2022, 10:45:57 PM
Quote from: KCRoadFan on April 16, 2022, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
I didn't know that was how that town got its name - to me, it just sounds like an STD. "Well, pardner, looks like another case of Balmorhea."
It doesn't sound like "gonorrhea." It's pronounced "bal morray" with the first A being short.
Was the first mayor Hyacinth Bucket?
No, it was Asswipe Johnson (high-five to anyone who gets that reference).
Ucolo, UT (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ucolo,_Utah) just off US 491
Tennga, GA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennga,_Georgia) on US 411
Cal-Nev-Ari, NV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal-Nev-Ari,_Nevada) on US 95
There's also Uvada, UT right off SR 56 near the Nevada border but I'm pretty sure this has never amounted to more than a railroad siding
Not a city, but there's a Uzona Avenue that runs along the Utah-Arizona border through the twin towns of Hildale, UT and Colorado City, AZ
In the same vein is Texline, TX (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texline,_Texas) located on US 87 at the Texas-New Mexico state line
Quote from: Flint1979 on April 17, 2022, 09:57:44 PM
Union City, Indiana and Union City, Ohio.
Do you even know what a portmanteau is?
Quote from: oscar on April 15, 2022, 09:12:48 PM
Marydel (MD/DE), and Delmar (DE/MD), on different parts of the Maryland/Delaware border.
Bonus points: the region they're located in is called the Delmarva Peninsula, combining
Delaware,
Maryland and
Virgini
a.
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 06:45:52 PM
How many cities are there that are portmanteaus of the jurisdictions they border. I was searching around and thought maybe there were a handful but it seams like every state line has a town or two that is both states combined. Example, Texarkana.
This can be international as well.
CalNevAri (official place on BGSs) and CalNeva. I'm surprised that there isn't a Calizona or a Nevafornia.
Quote from: abefroman329 on April 18, 2022, 08:32:37 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on April 17, 2022, 11:12:22 PM
Quote from: wxfree on April 17, 2022, 10:45:57 PM
Quote from: KCRoadFan on April 16, 2022, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: ethanhopkin14 on April 15, 2022, 09:23:29 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on April 15, 2022, 09:19:10 PM
Can we include town amalgamations?
Kenora, ON is an amalgamation of Keewatin, Norman, and Rat Portage.
Sure, the I am adding Balmorhea, TX. Not neighboring jurisdictions, but rather the founders Balcom, Morrow and Rhea.
I didn't know that was how that town got its name - to me, it just sounds like an STD. "Well, pardner, looks like another case of Balmorhea."
It doesn't sound like "gonorrhea." It's pronounced "bal morray" with the first A being short.
Was the first mayor Hyacinth Bucket?
No, it was Asswipe Johnson (high-five to anyone who gets that reference).
Ozz-wee-pay.
Could we count fictionnal cities as well? In "Demolition Man", San Angeles is from the amalgation of Los Angeles with San Diego and San Bernardino.
There's a community known as Kenvir in Harlan County, Ky., not far from the Virginia state line.
Paragould, AR is named for railroad magnates J. W. Paramore and Jay Gould. Also, Tennga, GA.
There is a Gerogiana, AL, named for Georgia and the founder's daughter Anna.
If acronyms are considered a type of portmanteau, a possible example is Sonyea NY (I-390 exit 6).
I have seen two explanations for the name: either it is an old Indian name, or an acronym for State of New York Epileptic Asylum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Colony_for_Epileptics).
I just learnt that Weslaco (TX) is named after the W. E. Stewart Land Company.
Quote from: kphoger on April 20, 2022, 02:11:51 PM
I just learnt that Weslaco (TX) is named after the W. E. Stewart Land Company.
I was just thinking of that one because I forgot that town was actually a portmanteau.
Quote from: GenExpwy on April 20, 2022, 05:20:11 AM
If acronyms are considered a type of portmanteau, a possible example is Sonyea NY (I-390 exit 6).
I have seen two explanations for the name: either it is an old Indian name, or an acronym for State of New York Epileptic Asylum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Colony_for_Epileptics).
Interesting. It doesn't sound like a Native American word, so I actually kind of buy the latter explanation!
Quote from: Rothman on April 15, 2022, 09:18:24 PM
Quote from: oscar on April 15, 2022, 09:12:48 PM
Marydel (MD/DE), and Delmar (DE/MD), on different parts of the Maryland/Delaware border.
But not Delmar, NY...
Dang I never knew Del Mar had another meaning. I knew Del Mar meant Of the Sea in Spanish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Mar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Mar,_California
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delmar
I didn't think about this one and very obvious as the Delaware/Maryland Border.
Years ago, someone tried telling me that Killeen, TX stood for "KILL Each and Every N*****. Of course, it's not true.
Quote from: golden eagle on April 25, 2022, 02:38:52 PM
Years ago, someone tried telling me that Killeen, TX stood for "KILL Each and Every N*****. Of course, it's not true.
And apparently Anna, IL isn't an acronym of "ain't no [racial slur]s around," although the concept of "sundown towns" was very, very real.
Quote from: abefroman329 on April 25, 2022, 02:49:43 PM
Quote from: golden eagle on April 25, 2022, 02:38:52 PM
Years ago, someone tried telling me that Killeen, TX stood for "KILL Each and Every N*****. Of course, it's not true.
And apparently Anna, IL isn't an acronym of "ain't no [racial slur]s around," although the concept of "sundown towns" was very, very real.
And apparently Waco (TX) isn't an acronym of "what a cook out", nor of "we ain't comin' out".
In other news, not everything you hear on a junior high playground is true.
Iowa, I should point out, is definitely an acronym of "idiots out wandering around".
Quote from: kphoger on April 25, 2022, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on April 25, 2022, 02:49:43 PM
Quote from: golden eagle on April 25, 2022, 02:38:52 PM
Years ago, someone tried telling me that Killeen, TX stood for "KILL Each and Every N*****. Of course, it's not true.
And apparently Anna, IL isn't an acronym of "ain't no [racial slur]s around," although the concept of "sundown towns" was very, very real.
And apparently Waco (TX) isn't an acronym of "what a cook out", nor of "we ain't comin' out".
In other news, not everything you hear on a junior high playground is true.
Iowa, I should point out, is definitely an acronym of "idiots out wandering around".
There is an alternative name for a last place baseball team: Club Unsuccessful By Standings
Quote from: cabiness42 on April 25, 2022, 03:10:26 PM
Quote from: kphoger on April 25, 2022, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on April 25, 2022, 02:49:43 PM
Quote from: golden eagle on April 25, 2022, 02:38:52 PM
Years ago, someone tried telling me that Killeen, TX stood for "KILL Each and Every N*****. Of course, it's not true.
And apparently Anna, IL isn't an acronym of "ain't no [racial slur]s around," although the concept of "sundown towns" was very, very real.
And apparently Waco (TX) isn't an acronym of "what a cook out", nor of "we ain't comin' out".
In other news, not everything you hear on a junior high playground is true.
Iowa, I should point out, is definitely an acronym of "idiots out wandering around".
There is an alternative name for a last place baseball team: Club Unsuccessful By Standings
Completely Useless By September
or one time I saw the more appropriate
Completely Useless By Spring
Quote from: bing101 on April 21, 2022, 06:11:27 PM
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Quote from: oscar on April 15, 2022, 09:12:48 PM
Marydel (MD/DE), and Delmar (DE/MD), on different parts of the Maryland/Delaware border.
But not Delmar, NY...
Dang I never knew Del Mar had another meaning. I knew Del Mar meant Of the Sea in Spanish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Mar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Mar,_California
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delmar
I didn't think about this one and very obvious as the Delaware/Maryland Border.
Delmar, Maryland/Delaware
is right near the coast, so the other meaning is appropriate as well...
Somewhat related to this theme is that certain prominent intersections in the L.A. area do get shortened as portmanteus that certain businesses will utilize:
The interchange of the Harbor Fwy (110) and Santa Monica Fwy (10) is sometimes referred to as the "Harmonica"
An art project involving street lights that was originally at the corner of Vermont and Santa Monica is referred to as "Vermonica"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermonica
Vanowen Street in the San Fernando Valley was so named because it connected Van Nuys to Owensmouth. Owensmouth is the old name for Canoga Park.
Picwood Pharmacy near Pico/Westwood.
Wiltern Theater at Wilshire/Western
Sunfair Apartments near Sunset/Fairfax
Westmont is an unincorporated community in south L.A. centered around Century Blvd between Western and Vermont.
In the city of Inglewood, a small local street about 4 blocks west of Hawthorne Blvd is called Fir Ave. The same street about two miles south in the city of Hawthorne is called Ramona Ave. In between, in an unincoporated community called Lennox, the street is called Firmona Ave.
Don't know how this missed the thread so far: Budapest, Hungary. It's a combination of Buda on one side of the river with Pest on the other.
Quote from: Brandon on May 09, 2022, 10:55:29 AM
Don't know how this missed the thread so far: Budapest, Hungary. It's a combination of Buda on one side of the river with Pest on the other.
I thought of this reading that. (https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=george+costanza+manure&cvid=499e2811f136422d8ce0f364971ce6b2&aqs=edge.0.0l2.6975j0j1&PC=DCTS&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dgeorge%2bcostanza%2bmanure%26cvid%3d499e2811f136422d8ce0f364971ce6b2%26aqs%3dedge.0.0l2.6975j0j1%26FORM%3dANAB01%26PC%3dDCTS&view=detail&mmscn=vwrc&mid=FDD58D694F42D17C5E33FDD58D694F42D17C5E33&FORM=WRVORC&msclkid=fe68bdebcfb311eca2f3ce22dc67290d)
SuperRedTan Interchange is a combination of all the freeways that intersect there. Superstition, Red Mountain and Santan.