These 8 South Dakota Towns Have The Silliest Names But Are So Worth A Visit

Anyone who has anything mean to say about this charming community of 66 is a true athol! Originally called Myrtle City, Athol is a historic Chicago and North Western Railroad town that is the epitome of tiny town, America!

Get your mind out of the gutter people... this isn't Colorado! Blunt is a small suburb of Pierre that was named for Chicago and North Western Railway official John E. Blunt and is still home to a friendly 350.

No need to explain why the name of this unincorporated Turner County town is funny... (In case you were wondering, the town is named for its founder, the late and great pioneer settler John Hooker.)

Don't let the tough sounding name fool you; Bonesteel is actually a very welcoming place! Established in 1902, Bonesteel was named for H. E. Bonesteel, who was an old a freight forwarder in south-central SoDak.

What sounds like some kind of a small home improvement company is actually a Rapid City-area community that may only house 700, but still boasts its own volunteer fire department, deli, and casino!

It's a happy place, okay?! Located in Yankton County, Gayville was originally settled by Scandinavian farmers and is known as the "Hay Capital of the World!" Need another reason to visit? Gayville also has a number of restaurants, stores, and more.