The Ultimate List of Weird American Town Names: Part 1
The first installment of some of the most laughable and awkward sites in the U.S.
Living the South, I’m no stranger to unusual and hard to pronounce town names. I have been to Burnt Corn, Slapout, and Smut Eye — and still giggle every time I see them. Here are some of the weirdest town names from around the United States!
The Gang’s All Here!
Ding Dong, Texas
Ding Dong was founded in the 1930s by settlers Bert and Zulis Bell. A handy man was painting the sign for the Bells’ country store, depicting two bells labeled Bert and Zulis. As a joke, a neighbor told the painter to include the words “Ding Dong” on the sign. Eventually, the name stuck.
Nimrod, Minnesota
Incoroporated as a city in 1946, Nimrod’s population was a whopping 69 in 2010, making it one of the smallest incorporated towns in Minnesota. It was named after the Biblical Nimrod, who was the leader of the builders of the Tower of Babel.
Tightwad, Missouri
Formerly named Edgewood, the story is told that one day, the postmaster asked a farmer to set aside a watermelon that he would pick up after his route. On his return, the watermelon was gone. The…
