Heading down to Rocky Point soon? You might be passing by Why, Arizona.
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Transportation shared in an article why Why, Arizona has its questionable name.
The unincorporated community of Pima County's has a small population of 122 people, according to the 2020 Decennial Census.According to ADOT, Why is a junction for state routes 85 and 86. That intersection was a"Y" intersection back in the day. ADOT stated some sources recalled people in the area saying they lived at"the Y," referring to the intersection.
When the community grew large enough to have a post office, they wanted to call it"Y." Since the law required communities to have a name of at least three letters, it was decided to lengthen the name to"Why." The"Y" intersection of state routes 85 and 86 was moved slightly south and reconfigured for safety. The name was no longer a reference for locals, but remains even more of a question for travelers.Reyna Preciado is a reporter for KGUN 9, she joined the KGUN 9 team in July of 2022 after graduating Arizona State University. Share your story ideas with Reyna by emailing [email protected] or by connecting on Instagram, or Twitter.
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