Posted in Arkansas
June 19, 2015
These 11 Towns In Arkansas Have The Strangest Names You’ll Ever See
Every state has its doozies when it comes to strange or odd town names, but Arkansas is definitely in the running for weirdest. It’s interesting to try and trace the origins of these towns to see what exactly the settlers were thinking when they came up with these weird names. Regardless, have a look at these weird town names in the Natural State!

Blue Ball is located on the west central border of Arkansas in Scott County.

Etowa (including Threeway) is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.

Bald Knob is particularly known for its popular annual strawberry festival, Homefest.

Romance, Arkansas is located about 16 miles northwest of Beebe and less than 5 miles east of Mount Vernon.

Jackson County is located in northeast Arkansas.

Toad Suck, Arkansas is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Despite the community's awkward name, during its heyday in the early 1920s the community was home to a number of thriving businesses and as many as seven zinc mining operations.

Goobertown is located on U.S. Route 49, approximately 10 miles northeast of Jonesboro.

The St. Francis County community acquired its current name when a farmer dining in the restaurant was given a plate with a grease stain by an auto mechanic. He commented that the community should be called "Greasy Corner" instead; the name has been used ever since.

Stinking Bay appears on the Crocketts Bluff U.S. Geological Survey Map.

Weiner, Arkansas is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What are some other weird towns across the Natural State you’ve heard of, visited, or have lived in? Share in the comments below & we can all have a giggle at how Arkansas’s founders got so creative with our town names!