Hooker. Bonesteel. Peever. Like all great states, South Dakota has its fair share of towns and communities with humorous and sometimes downright bizarre names, the most confusing of which may be Johnson Siding. We know what you’re thinking: Johnson Siding? Is that some sort of locally-owned home improvement store or something? Strangely enough, Johnson Siding is not a South Dakota hardware store but rather a tiny town with a fascinating history.

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For even more South Dakota towns with strange names, check out Most People Don’t Know The Meaning Behind These 13 South Dakota Towns.

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