Uncover the Longest Street Name in Historic Montrose, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado, has been generating interesting names for the town and its streets since its founding in May 1882. For a brief period, Montrose was known as Uncompahgre Town, Pamona, and even Dad's Town.

Some original streets—like Townsend Avenue (named for the Thomas B. Townsend House of the 1880s), Main Street, and Cascade Avenue—date back to Montrose’s earliest days. After 143 years, let's take a look at which street has the longest name in town.

12 Of Montrose, Colorado's Longest Street Names That Stand Out

We’re tracking down the Montrose street with the longest name you can actually see on a sign. Every letter, space, and suffix counts—‘Drive,’ ‘Avenue,’ or ‘Circle’ all matter. Any guesses on which street takes the crown?

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Is There A Longer Street Name In Montrose?

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The longest street name in Montrose, Colorado, is one with 23 characters. According to preliminary research, Anthracite Creek Avenue (23 characters) takes the prize—though an even longer street name may remain under the radar. Can you think of a street with a longer name (counting all characters, spaces, and the suffix)? Open our station app and hit the message button to share your finds.

Why Montrose Street Names Matter

Walk Montrose’s Main Street and you’ll see more than storefronts — you’ll read the town’s history in its street names. You can spot names tied to the D&RG railroad, local ranchers, and even Ute place-names that helped shape the map.

Find the old Denver & Rio Grande depot on Rio Grande Avenue. See the Ute word "Uncompahgre" (the original name for the valley) on plaques, riverfront parks, and nearby features. Selig Avenue ties back to Joe Selig, an early town founder. The town's numbered streets reflect the grid laid out during town platting.

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LOOK: The Historical Montrose Potato Growers Building

This building from 1908 stands as a monument of the agricultural movement that dominated the Western Slope. The Montrose Potato Growers Building has kept its integrity and is now being restored.

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MORE: Thirteen Cool Facts About Colorado’s Uncompahgre River

Western Colorado is home to the Colorado River, the Gunnison River, and the Uncompahgre River. As the smallest of the three, most people aren't as familiar with this important waterway serving Ridgway, Montrose, and Delta. Keep going to learn thirteen cool facts about the Uncompahgre River in western Colorado.

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KEEP GOING: All the Places You Can Standup Paddle Board In Montrose, Colorado

Looking for places in Montrose to get out and paddle? Stand Up Paddleboards are a fun way to enjoy the sunshine and blue skies over western Colorado. While water levels will be highest early in the season, it is possible that some reservoirs dry up by the late summer.

If you are in Montrose and want to SUP, here are several options for getting out on the water.

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Source: 12 Of the Longest Street Names Found In Montrose, Colorado

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