Houghton Road—Pronunciation of name
Houghton Road in Tucson is pronounced “how-ton” by Tucsonans.
Houghton was named for the Houghtons, a family from New England. The Houghton family pronounced their name “hoe-ton.’ The Houghtons acquired property on the East side in the late '30s and built an all blue and white New England-style house there.
Source:
“Solving this is in the how.” Arizona Daily Star. September 17, 1999 Page A2.
Houghton was named for the Houghtons, a family from New England. The Houghton family pronounced their name “hoe-ton.’ The Houghtons acquired property on the East side in the late '30s and built an all blue and white New England-style house there.
Source:
“Solving this is in the how.” Arizona Daily Star. September 17, 1999 Page A2.