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Embarking on a road trip often brings unexpected moments of joy, especially when encountering quirky town names that make you chuckle. You might even reside in one of these uniquely named towns!
These unusual names often derive from a variety of origins, including notable individuals, administrative events, historical occurrences, or distinctive geographical features. In our quest to discover the quirkiest town names across the U.S., we’ve compiled a list of the most peculiar names from each state. Read on to explore the full list.
Summary of the Weirdest Town Names
Here are some of our favorite town names from the list. Many of the ones we didn’t highlight are simply too bizarre to comprehend. Seriously, what were the thoughts behind names like Fearnowville, Hopeulikit, Sopchoppy, and Cheesequake?
- Boring, Oregon: The name “Boring” may not be the most enticing for potential visitors, leaving many to wonder about its origin. Interestingly, there are three other states in the U.S. with a town named “Boring.” Other similarly unexciting names include Bland, Virginia, Dull, Ohio, and Okay, Oklahoma.
- Waterproof, Louisiana: A town called Waterproof in a coastal state raises questions about its actual waterproofing capabilities.
- Booger Hole, West Virginia: It seems that names revolving around boogers are a trend; Arkansas also has a town named Booger Hollow.
- Handsome Eddy, New York: Known for hosting one of the most famous cities in the world, New York is also home to the charmingly named Handsome Eddy. What makes Eddy so handsome?
- Ninety Six, South Carolina: Numbers can indeed be town names, provided they are spelled out. South Carolina’s Ninety Six isn’t the only one; Number Eight in Missouri certainly doesn’t measure up to Number One.
Weird is the Name of the Game
Odd town names are often a delightful discovery during long road trips, offering a humorous break from the monotony of the drive.
Additionally, these names can be fun during games like the ABC game, where players find letters using road signs and billboards, especially when passing through Zzyzx, California. Yes, that’s a real town, and it conveniently features the last three letters of the alphabet, which are usually the toughest to spot. Perhaps these peculiar names serve a purpose after all.
Regardless of how you come across these amusing names, one thing is certain: they are undeniably strange. Check out the complete list of unusual town names below.
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Frog Eye |
| Alaska | Eek |
| Arizona | Catfish Paradise |
| Arkansas | Booger Hollow |
| California | Mormon Bar |
| Colorado | Fearnowville |
| Connecticut | Terramuggus |
| Delaware | Flea Hill |
| Florida | Sopchoppy |
| Georgia | Hopeulikit |
| Hawaii | Volcano |
| Idaho | Beer Bottle Crossing |
| Illinois | Chicken Bristle |
| Indiana | Bean Blossom |
| Iowa | What Cheer |
| Kansas | Skiddy |
| Kentucky | Paint Lick |
| Louisiana | Waterproof |
| Maine | Bald Head |
| Maryland | Accident |
| Massachusetts | Satan’s Kingdom |
| Michigan | Free Soil |
| Minnesota | Castle Danger |
| Mississippi | Possumneck |
| Missouri | Number Eight |
| Montana | Big Sag |
| Nebraska | Worms |
| Nevada | Jackpot |
| New Hampshire | Dummer |
| New Jersey | Cheesequake |
| New Mexico | Elephant Butte |
| New York | Handsome Eddy |
| North Carolina | Whynot |
| North Dakota | Zap |
| Ohio | Dull |
| Oklahoma | Okay |
| Oregon | Boring |
| Pennsylvania | Frackville |
| Rhode Island | Woonsocket |
| South Carolina | Ninety Six |
| South Dakota | Plenty Bears |
| Tennessee | Bean Station |
| Texas | Ding Dong |
| Utah | Nibley |
| Vermont | Mosquitoville |
| Virginia | Bland |
| Washington | Big Bottom |
| West Virginia | Booger Hole |
| Wisconsin | Egg Harbor |
| Wyoming | Chugwater |
Author
Amanda Postma is a writer for the Zippia Career Advice blog with a focus on creating entertaining content to help you through your job search. She received her BA from the University Of Missouri-Columbia.
