Weirdest US City Names

Bridget Ilene Delaney
Here are some of the weirdest city names in the United States and why they are so weird.

Unalaska, Alaska

Did this city not want to be part of Alaska?

Nothing, Arizona

Did they not want anything to be seen here? Is there really nothing in this city?

Stinking Bay, Arkansas

Because there are so many waterways in Arkansas that would allow for bays. Even if there were, this one obviously stinks. Who'd want to go there?

Stop, Arkansas

Obviously Arkansas is going to run away.

Badwater, California

Because that's exactly why people move to California - to see all that bad water there.

Bummerville, California

Again, people obviously move to California to feel like things are a bummer.

Forks of Salmon, California

We all know how much fish use forks.

French Camp, California

This is obviously where people go to learn French.

Hellhole Palms, California

This is obviously an enjoyable getaway city. Everybody relates palms with a hellhole.

Los Banos, California

People must use the bathroom all over this city. Maybe it's just one big rest stop.

Mormon Bar, California

Because we know those Mormons drink a lot of alcohol.

Weed, California

Do you think this city might've been named by hippies?

Yreka, California

They must've been upset that Eureka was taken.

Breakneck, Connecticut

Lynchings were common here? Is there a place where actors live called Breakleg?

Kissimmee, Florida

Kissimmee, Kiss-a-you, and let's add some hugs, too!

Negrotown Knoll, Florida

How do they know for certain? Isn't this just a bit racist?

Ocheesee, Florida

This town is so cheesy!

Enigma, Georgia

They can't figure out this town!

Experiment, Georgia

This is only a trial town.

Hopeulikit, Georgia

What happens if somebody doesn't like it? Do they have to be so obvious?

Slickpoo, Idaho

Better watch where you step!

Roachtown, Illinois

This is where all the cockroaches originate.

Hooker Corner, Indiana

We know what happens here.

What Cheer, Iowa

Either this city is really happy or really sad.

Kickapoo, Kansas

Ew. Those shoes must be awfully nasty.

Hell For Certain, Kentucky

Just who wants to live here?

Belcher, Louisiana

The people here must burp a lot.

Accident, Maryland

The people didn't really mean to found this city.

Belchertown, Massachusetts

This is another place where the people burp a lot.

Braintree, Massachusetts

They grow some very weird agriculture in this city.

The X, Massachusetts

Treasure is buried here.

Tree of Knowledge Corner, Massachusetts

Don't eat the fruit here!

Mesick, Michigan

Mesick. Me no go school. Me caveman. The founder must've had a cold.

Not, Missouri

If it's Not, Missouri, then what is it?

Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

The are a lot water going rodents in the plains.

Hell Hallow, New Hampshire

Yet another hellish place.

Weed, New Mexico

Was this town named by hippies?

Three V Crossing, North Dakota

What three Vs? Veading, Viting, and Avithmatic?

Knockemstiff, Ohio

Boxing must be the most popular sport in this city.

Liars Corner, Ohio

Is there a city for people who tell the truth?

Pee Pee, Ohio

Why not just name the town Urinate?

America, Oklahoma

If Oklahoma has to be in America, let's force America to be in Oklahoma as well.

Bug Tussle, Oklahoma

Cricket wrestling is a pastime here?

Non, Oklahoma

This city doesn't exist.

Nowata, Oklahoma

There's no water here!

Nowhere, Oklahoma

Lost in the middle of Nowhere.

Breakneck, Pennsylvania

Once again, don't want to live here. Is there a Breakleg for the actors?

Experiment, Pennsylvania

Another one of those experimental towns.

Fearnot, Pennsylvania

What happens if somebody is afraid?

Frostproof, Pennsylvania

Even in the winter? Or were they just hoping the name would make it that way?

Bugscuffle, Tennessee

More cricket wrestling?

Kickapoo, Texas

More gross footwear.

Nameless, Texas

Then just what is the name of this city?

White Settlement, Texas

They don't have any racial issues here? Something seems wrong.

Poor Farm, Vermont

Obviously where people want to do business.

Dexter by the Sea, Washington

Nobody else is allowed by the sea, just Dexter.

Mock City, Washington

This isn't a real city.

Imalone, Wisconsin

Only one person lives here.

Chugwater, Wyoming

This must be a fun pastime. It must be like a drinking game.

Dead Woman Crossing, Wyoming

Wouldn't it be better if she were alive?

Published by Bridget Ilene Delaney

Bridget Ilene Delaney is the author of "This is My Bucket." She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. She writes many articles on a variety of other subjects. She is interested in diabetes compli...  View profile

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  • sandra10/21/2010

    these ones are really bad: http://www.realtor.com/blogs/2010/10/20/top-50-scary-halloween-city-names-2/

  • IndyLady12/28/2009

    Just heard of ROMULUS, MI.

  • Thalita12/19/2009

    I like "Flippen, Georgia" myself. :)

  • Hal9/17/2009

    Monkey's Eyebrow, KY

  • kentucky chick7/30/2009

    what about "rabbit hash, kentcky"? it has a population of 4 and its mayor is a dog!!! i want 2 live there!!
    ketucky born and raised!!!

  • fox_girl6/20/2009

    "Hell,Michigan", "Gas City, Indiana", "Woods,Kanas", "Not, Missori","Manassas,Virginia","Pig,Kentucky",
    "Intercourse, Pennsylvania","Sexmoan,Philippines", "Two Guns,Alabama","Why,Alabama","Bald Knob,Arkansas" "Hooker,California" "Crapo, Maryland", "Dulls Corner,Maryland", "Gay Head,Massachusetts", "Peabody,Massachusetts",
    "Sandwich,Massachusetts", "Assonet, Massachusetts"
    "Climax,Michigan", "Hell,Michigan", "Paradise,Michigan", "Big Bouge,Mississippi", "Homo Mississippi","Buttzville,New Jersey", "Virginville Pennsylvania", "Sugar Tit,South Carolina", "Satan's Kingdom, Virginia" "Humptulips,Washington", "Spread Eagle, Wisconsin","Who'd Thought It, Maine", "Eek,Alaska", "Zzyzx,California","Truth or consequences,New Mexico"

  • Jay Hash7/16/2008

    What, no "Boring, Oregon"? No "Curtain, Oregon or "Drain, Oregon"? More research please.

    ~JYH

    PS: You also forgot Monkey's Eyebrow, IN

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