Place names- unknown origins

[rodent.22]

Here in central Virginia there are a few places I see frequently that have strange names that noone seems to know the origins of- One is Toe Ink Wayside, a roadside picnic area that even the highway dept doesn't know where that one came from. Another is Jackass Flats, about 5 miles east of Toe Ink. Skinquarter is another place name that's kind of weird.... :grin:

[imschur]

Thats pretty neat. My parents had land in upstate New York. The two roads leading to our road were Bare hill and lovers lane. Bare hill was the name given after a forrest fire. Lovers lane is self explanatory  >:D

[asmurff]

I have a book on place names in New Mexico, but even some of those the origin is unknow.

My favorite of all time is in Cinncinati, OH "Devils Backbone Road"

[bdavison]

Sister used to live on "Nonesuch" Rd in Texas....

Pennsylvania is the oddest state, for a state that consists mostly of Amish folks they sure think its funny to name cities like "Intercourse".

[rodent.22]

Yeah I spent the night in Intercourse one time.... :dance:

[techmike]

Yeah I spent the night in Intercourse one time.... :dance:

The whole night??? Wow. :thumb:

North of Little Rock Ark. is an exit for "Toad Suck Park". I have a picture of the sign somewhere. Makes ya wonder!

[Microgunner]

The first 4 years of my life were spent in Slab Fork WV, a tiny company owned coal mining town.

[asmurff]

My Mom's family was from WV, in the Braxton county area.

[rodent.22]

Yeah Pennsylvania Dutch country really is nice to visit, Intercourse is about in the center of the area....

[rodent.22]

I bought my Silverado at the Chevy dealer in Flat Rock, Va. ;D

[Hoss]

When I go south I drive by "Head Smashed In", but the origin is known, so I guess it doesn't count.

[lmao_37]

Well i want to live in Twatt who wouldn't ? its in the Orkney islands north of Scotland or what Shitepoke Road, Sardinia, OH ?  ;D

[Emmery]

I lived near Martinsburg WV and we had three roads called Flat cat Lane, Flat Rabbit Rd, and Flat Squirrel rd.  Either nobody had brakes or really stupid critters that lounged on the roads.

[rodent.22]

:laugh:

[imschur]

I lived near Martinsburg WV and we had three roads called Flat cat Lane, Flat Rabbit Rd, and Flat Squirrel rd.  Either nobody had brakes or really stupid critters that lounged on the roads.

Fantastic  :beer:

[imschur]

Where I grew up there was a funeral home across the street. There was also a small road in which the sign read "Dead End"

[rodent.22]

:laugh:

[lmao_37]

Where I grew up there was a funeral home across the street. There was also a small road in which the sign read "Dead End"

;D