7 Bizarre US town names and their origins
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7 Bizarre US town names and their origins

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Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: Renamed from "Hot Springs" in 1950 for a radio show contest hosted by Ralph Edwards
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: Renamed from "Hot Springs" in 1950 for a radio show contest hosted by Ralph Edwards
Intercourse, Pennsylvania: Possibly refers to the "intersection" of two main roads or the old English definition of "fellowship" or "social interaction
Intercourse, Pennsylvania: Possibly refers to the "intersection" of two main roads or the old English definition of "fellowship" or "social interaction
Chicken, Alaska: Gold miners couldn't agree on spelling "ptarmigan," a local bird. Easier to just call it "Chicken
Chicken, Alaska: Gold miners couldn't agree on spelling "ptarmigan," a local bird. Easier to just call it "Chicken
Ding Dong, Texas: Named after the Bell brothers, with a sign featuring two bells marked "Ding" and "Dong
Ding Dong, Texas: Named after the Bell brothers, with a sign featuring two bells marked "Ding" and "Dong
Why, Arizona: Originally named "Y" after two highways' junction. Changed to "Why" when Arizona required three-letter names
Why, Arizona: Originally named "Y" after two highways' junction. Changed to "Why" when Arizona required three-letter names
Boring, Oregon: Named after its founder, William H. Boring. Locals embrace the fun, pairing with "Dull, Scotland" for sister cities
Boring, Oregon: Named after its founder, William H. Boring. Locals embrace the fun, pairing with "Dull, Scotland" for sister cities
Hell, Michigan: Legends vary—either named for the hellish conditions settlers faced or a tavern owner's famous whiskey
Hell, Michigan: Legends vary—either named for the hellish conditions settlers faced or a tavern owner's famous whiskey

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