You’re bound to see something familiar while driving through the Dallas area, and yes, we’re talking about the street names. Dallas County has many clusters of streets that take inspiration from television, music, movies, or historic events.
This modern system exists because Dallas seems to be creating streets faster than it can name them, and duplicate street names are no longer allowed. It’s also necessary for nearby streets to share common bonds so emergency services can navigate them easily.
Perhaps the most-modern scheme can be found in Garland where streets pay homage to characters from “South Park.” The cartoon debuted in 1997, and three years later, the city welcomed Cartman Road; Garrison Way; and Mackey, McCormick, and Crabtree streets.
As you drive around Dallas, look out for other streets with pop culture influences. There are neighborhoods that take inspiration from “Star Trek,” Disney, and The Beatles — just to name a few.
