The Weirdest + Funniest City Names in Every State

The Weirdest + Funniest City Names in Every State
March 1, 2026

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The Weirdest + Funniest City Names in Every State

What were the founders thinking when they came up with this city names?

There’s probably a perfectly good reason to name a town Smut Eye or Ding Dong. At least we hop there it.

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

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If you live in one of these places just know this is a celebration of your town’s history and uniqueness. (OK, so maybe we’re laughing a little over here)

Not to mention this list also serves as a deep-dive into how some of these places got their names.

Bet you can’t guess how Ketchuptown, South Carolina got its name. Do you even know where to find the “ice box of the nation?”

Along with oddball facts, be sure to checkout each entry below to access even more peculiar town names by state.

The Definitive List of The Oddest, Strangest and Downright Filthy Town Names In Every State

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state. From Smut Eye to Ding Dong, you can learn unbelievable facts about each of these towns below.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll

2023 Best Looking State Patrol Cars In (Almost) Every State

For the past 10 years, the American Association of State Troopers has held a contest to determine which state has the best looking patrol cruiser. Nearly every state police agency submits their best photo of their sharpest patrol vehicle a chance to win the coveted cover photo on the association’s annual calendar. From cop cars rushing through blizzards to vehicles on the Grand Ole Opry stage, here are this 2023’s nominees.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll

 

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