Mark, While I am a native of WI, I was transplanted 20 years ago to California. I have never seen the La after the name on the green signs before (green signs were invented after I left) so I am sending this question to the WI board. Don't worry, there is no such thing as a dumb question. In fact, it must be a pretty good one, as none of us that you asked so far, know the answer (grin)... Take care, and let me know the answer, as now I am curious, too... R/S MAK > >>>>>>-----Original Message----- > >>>>>>From: Ackley, Mark [mailto:MAckley@smdc.org] > >>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 3:08 PM > >>>>>>To: 'prietsch@ismi.net<prietsch@ismi.net>' > >>>>>>Subject: Wisconsin names > >>>>>>While driving between Eau Claire and Wausau, I noticed that > >>>>>>several town signs have the letters "La" after the name, i.e. Maple La > >>>>>> > >>>>>>The signs are not street names, rather the standard green sign that > >>>>>>identifies the town that you are entering. Can you clue me > >>>>>>in as to the meaning of "La" and how/why it is used? ===== ===== TheStorm http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/TheStorm USC NROTC Alumni http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~uscnrotc/ MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Get organized for the holidays! http://calendar.yahoo.com/