Do you ever wonder how some small towns get their names? Spuds, Florida? Two Egg, Florida? Who really came up with Niceville, Florida?! We have one charming town that has a somewhat conflicting story to it, depending on what locals you ask. There are several theories about how Yeehaw Junction, Florida got its name, but one seems to continue to ring true – it was named after a historic railroad.
Yeehaw Junction, Florida is a historic spot in Osceola County situated at the intersection of US-441 and State Road 60.
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This charming Old Florida town has conflicting theories as to how it got its name depending on whom you ask.
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For some locals, the name is derived from the Creek language word meaning “wolf.” For others, it comes from the words being shouted by the Spanish farmers to help usher the oxen through the plow fields.
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Other town historians have claimed that the town was originally named “Jackass Junction” due to the ranchers riding their burrows through to visit the Desert Inn. However, this name clearly wouldn’t make it through into the later part of the century.
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However, many have also said that the name was derived from the Florida East Coast Railway’s Kissimmee Valley Line, which passed through the town from 1915 to 1947. This theory is one of the most popular for locals since it provides the most concrete proof.
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Yet, this is one of those mysteries that may take some deeper digging in order to find out the actual truth. Do you have any theories as to how Yeehaw Junction got its name?
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Google Maps Click here to find out where Yeehaw Junction is in Florida.
Have you ever been to Yeehaw Junction, Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you have a few of your own theories to how this town got its name, then make sure to let your fellow Floridians know, too.
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Click here to find out where Yeehaw Junction is in Florida.
Meanwhile, if you love learning about these tidbits of Florida history, then dive right into these 10 fascinating facts about the Florida Keys.
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Address: Yeehaw Junction, FL 34972, USA
