Wabash

American

[waw-bash] / ˈwɔ bæʃ /

noun

a river flowing from W Ohio through Indiana, along part of the boundary between Indiana and Illinois, into the Ohio River. 475 miles (765 km) long.
a city in N Indiana.

Wabash British

/ ˈwɔːbæʃ /

noun

a river in the E central US, rising in W Ohio and flowing west and southwest to join the Ohio River in Indiana. Length: 764 km (475 miles)

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At 15 his first job was sweeping up at Opryland USA, a park known for live shows and rides like the Wabash Cannonball, a roller coaster named for a train song.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

For me, one of those times was when I was walking up Wabash Avenue in downtown Chicago toward Trump Tower.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2025

“We have a lot of good hitters and no drama,” said Force journeyman Lee Wabash, 75.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2025

His made college stops at Wabash, Lambuth, Drake, Arkansas State, Mississippi and South Florida before returning to his home state.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 26, 2023

The Wabash tracks that cut the town in two ran along the other side of the road.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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