The names of most streets, avenues, roads, etc. are as 
varied as the reasons behind the names themselves. We have numbered streets, lettered streets, streets named after people and streets named after regional landmarks.
Most towns are sure to have a street or two named after a president. Laramie's president streets are Washington, Madison, Van Buren, Fillmore, Harrison, Taylor, Hayes, Polk, Jefferson, Johnson, Grant, Cleveland, Monroe, Truman, Franklin, Garfield, Kennedy and Lincoln. Eighteen in all!
Then there are names based on regional history. I wonder how many western towns have a Lewis Street and a Clark Street, as well as a Custer or a Sherman Street. I know Laramie does.
Popular animals or birds of the area are also common for street names.
So.... I shouldn't have been surprised yesterday when this doe tried to follow us into the home I was showing at the foot of the mountains - on a road aptly named - Deer Road!
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team
Brenda, That doe look like she is just ready to come on in once that door is opened! Great shot!
Mar 05, 2012 05:43 AM
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor
Brenda,
Oh deer (couldn't resist). Nice local history of street names. :)
Steve
Mar 05, 2012 09:31 AM
Investments, starter houses, luxury homes,farms, acreage - Cookeville, TN
True Blue Realty, Homes and Land for Sale
Brenda,
It would be interesting to try and get a deer OUT of a house! lol
Maybe the sellers feed her regularly, and she thought you might have a tasty treat for her. :)
Mar 05, 2012 10:17 AM
Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming
Hi Tony - It was pretty awesome!
Steve - Too funny, actually....didn't even cross my mind until you said it!
Hi, Virginia - can you imagine what a disaster that could be?! : ) I imagine you are right and that she is fed regularly... the snow was awfully deep up there so I can see how it would be hard for the people in the neighbor hood to resist!
Mar 05, 2012 09:46 PM
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
Hi Brenda,
Wonderful picture and your friend is so adorable. I used to see deer in my area but recently the city put up chain link fence all across the Back roads and it keeps the wildlfe inside. Maybe that is good but it is not as pretty. I miss the deers! Thanks and enjoy such a lovely area.
Mar 06, 2012 02:09 AM
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect
Brenda,
Fun post of street names near you in Laramie, Wyoming and I got a chuckle for the picture of your new friend. In PA, we have a number of deer, but not Deer Rds that I can think of... I'll have to check!
Mar 06, 2012 04:46 AM
Contour Investment Properties - Jackson Hole, WY
Commercial Real Estate Expert in Jackson Hole, WY
Nice! I lived in Austin, Tx for many years...the north/south downtown streets are the names of the major Texas rivers in geographical order of how they appear in the state.
Mar 10, 2012 04:24 AM
Rainer
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Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming
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