Funny town names that have to do with food, like this Alabama town, are the coolest. There are a few legends about how Burnt Corn got its name. Some say settlers burned the Indians’ corn fields; ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What’s in a name? Well, for a town, a lot—as it can shape first impressions, spark curiosity, and even tell a story about the ...

Most towns earn their names through careful planning, but some get stuck with something strange because of a joke, a mistake, or a moment no one thought would last. Across the United States, a handful ...

Names of towns, villages, cities and communities are generally straightforward. Some are named for famous, respected people. Some are named after other places that are far, far away. Some are named ...

What’s in a name? Well, for a town, a lot—as it can shape first impressions, spark curiosity, and even tell a story about the place’s personality or the people who founded it. A town’s name often ...