Posted in Arkansas State Pride October 04, 2020 by Tiffany

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. We could all use a laugh right about now, and these towns with strange names in Arkansas are sure to make you smile! In no particular order, here are some of our favorite towns in Arkansas with some of the strangest names you’ll ever see.

11. Blue Ball: One can only imagine the depths of marital frustration undergone by this town's founder when he finally settled on a name.

10. Threeway: This populated place is located in the town of Etowa, Arkansas and we won't pass judgement on any level on the open-mindedness of its citizens.

9. Bald Knob: This White County town is usually the first to come up in "weird town names in your state" conversations.

8. Romance: There are some areas in this small White County town that allow it to live up to its name.

7. Possum Grape: This oddly named locale is in Jackson County, about five miles outside of Bradford.

6. Toad Suck: The pride of Perry County has a strange name that has spawned a popular park, an annual end-of-spring festival that attracts statewide revelers, and many questions in the mind as to its origins.

5. Monkey Run: The small community of Monkey Run is located in a narrow valley on the western border of modern-day Baxter County.

4. Goobertown: This oddly named location is an unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas.

3. Greasy Corner: This community is located at the junction of Arkansas Highway 50 and Arkansas Highway 149, about four miles northeast of Hughes, Arkansas.

2. Stinking Bay: This unincorporated community is located within Arkansas County, Arkansas and has been noted multiple times for its unusual name.

1. Weiner: This Pointsett County, Arkansas town is proud of its unusual name and uses the town name to every advantage!

Have you ever visited any of these towns with strange names in Arkansas? 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!

Address: Blue Ball, Hunt Township, AR 72833, USA

Address: Three Way, Etowah, AR 72370, USA

Address: Bald Knob, AR 72010, USA

Address: Romance, AR 72136, USA

Address: Possum Grape, Glaize Township, AR 72020, USA

Address: Toad Suck, AR 72016, USA

Address: Monkey Run, AR 72635, USA

Address: Goobertown, Brookland Township, AR 72417, USA

Address: Greasy Corner, AR 72346, USA

Address: Stinking Bay, Crockett Township, AR 72042, USA

Address: Weiner, AR 72479, USA

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towns with strange names in Arkansas

October 18, 2020

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What is the smallest town in Arkansas?

The smaller town in Arkansas is Moscow, an unincorporated community located in Jefferson County. With an elevation of 194 feet, this tiny town covers about one square mile of land and has a population of less than ten people. Other small towns in Arkansas include Witts Springs, Valley Springs, Morrow, and Frenchmans Bayou which all have populations that hover below 50 people.

What unique words and phrases do people in Arkansas say?

Every state develops its own set of unique phrases and words that locals may not even think twice about, but they’ll sure raise a few eyebrows if said anywhere else. Although the Natural State has a lot of agriculture, if you hear someone ask “how ‘bout them Hogs,” you may be surprised to learn they are not referring to actual hogs. In the same vein, if you hear someone tell you that they are “headed up the hill this weekend,” you might want to check the football schedule for the Hogs.

What are the best small towns in Arkansas?

We love major cities like Little Rock, Jonesboro, and Hot Springs, but there’s a special place in our heart for Arkansas’ small towns. Small towns often have the most charm, the best local restaurants, and lovely shops and boutiques to stock up on local goods. Nestled in the Ozarks, Mountainburg is a scenic little town near Lake Fort Smith State Park, a beautiful state park with awe-inspiring overlooks. For fishermen, Lake Village is home to Lake Chicot where anglers can try to catch record-setting large-mouth bass.