Hilarious names of real places in the US - There are a lot of cities and towns in the US and, naturally, every place needs a name. While some make sense, others are just downright strange. Check out this list of hilarious names of real places in the US!
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Accident, MD - This Maryland town is probably prone to traffic collisions.
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Big Arm, MT - The people in this Montana city must work out a lot.
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Chicken, AK - Known for their chicken, this Alaska town made it the official name! It's complete with an extensive amount of chicken statues and art, of course.
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Coupon, PA - Obviously everyone in this Pennsylvania town likes a good deal.
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Embarrass, MN - This Minnesota town has an embarrassing name.
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Dogtown, AL - No cats allowed in this Alabama town.
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What Cheer, IA - The citizens of this Iowa town sure are happy.
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Experiment, GA - Georgia is just testing this name out.
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Fertile, IA - Head to this Iowa town if you are trying to get pregnant.
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Frankenstein, MO - Head to this Missouri location to see the famous Frankenstein monster.
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Gaylordsville, CT - Immature people will snicker at the name of this Connecticut town.
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Santa Claus, AZ - It's Christmas year round at this Arizona location.
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Hazard, NE - This Nebraska town does not seem very safe.
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Hell, MI - The road to this Michigan location is paved with good intentions and lots of potholes.
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Kickapoo, KS - How could the name of this Kansas location not make you giggle?
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Hippo, KY - Not sure if there are actually any hippos in this oddly named Kentucky town, but it would certainly make things interesting.
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Los Baños, CA - Spanish for "the toilet," whoever named this California town obviously didn't like it very much.
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Yolo, CA - You only live once in this central California county.
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Mexican Water, AZ - Located in Arizona, this town was named Mexican Water because the local river reservoirs were deemed unusable.
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Money, MS - In a town called Money, you have to be rich!
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Spread Eagle, WI - You don't have to keep your legs closed in this Wisconsin location.
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Mosquitoville, VT - Better get some bug spray before heading to this Vermont town.
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Truth Or Consequences, NM - It's probably not best to tell a lie when you are in this New Mexico town.
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Nothing, AZ - Is there even anything there?
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War, WV - This West Virginia location isn't exactly known for being peaceful.
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Virgin, UT - Utah is known for saving sex for marriage...Welcome to Virgin!
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Protection, KS - You'll feel safe in this Kansas town.
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Whynot, NC - Want to go to North Carolina? Whynot?
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Unalaska, AK - Which town in Alaska has the least amount of state pride? Unalaska.
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Uncertain, TX - Where are we? Uncertain.
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Pigeon, MI - This Michigan town wanted to honor their birds.
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Intercourse, PA - It's all about lovin' in this Pennsylvania town.
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Zap, ND - Sparks fly in this North Dakota town.
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Oatmeal, TX - Breakfast is surely the most important meal of the day in this Texas town.
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Red Shirt, SD - You can only wear one colored shirt in this South Dakota town.
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Pee Pee, OH - When you really have to go to the bathroom in Ohio, you are probably in Pee Pee.
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Okay, OK - Paying tribute to the abbreviation, this Oklahoma town is Okay.
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Pie Town, NM - There's nowhere sweeter than than this New Mexico location.
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Hilarious names of real places in the US
What's in a name?
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Who is in charge of naming towns, cities, and streets? Whoever they are, sometimes their sense of humor gets the best of them. Check out this list of hilarious names of real places in the US!
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