The Weirdest Town Names in Alabama
Embracing the weirdness of my home state
Have you ever driven through an unfamiliar area, saw a sign for the name of the town, and thought “How in the world did they come up with that?” Well, if you’ve ever driven through Alabama, I can guarantee there was no shortage of opportunities.
I’ve lived in Alabama my entire life and I am still surprised at some of the town names that I come across. These are some of my favorites and the explanations behind how they got their unusual names.
Forkland
Forkland, in Greene County, was named simply for its location where the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers fork.
What’s with the forks people? I know we Alabamians like to eat, but dang!
Locust Fork
In 1815 in Blount County, General Andrew Jackson camped along a river in the area. He carved his name in a locust tree, naming the area Locust Fork.
Are we sure he wrote Locust “Fork”? Something to think about.
Pine Apple
Pine Apple was originally called Friendship. It was given its present name in 1852 on account of there being pine and apple groves near the town site in Wilcox County.
