10 Weirdest Town Names in West Virginia | Odd Isn't Even the Strangest

West Virginia has some of the weirdest town names in America — but the stories behind them are even stranger. Some sound like ridiculous jokes, others have mysterious origins, and a few hide shocking tragedies that most Americans have never heard about. But which town has the strangest name of them all? The story behind our #1 choice is one you won't forget. Deep in the mountains of Appalachia, along forgotten backroads and isolated valleys, you'll find real communities with names that seem almost impossible to believe. How did these places get such bizarre names? Who came up with them? And why do some of the funniest names in West Virginia have such dark histories? In this Hollow Roads documentary, we're counting down 10 of the weirdest town names in West Virginia, uncovering the surprising history, unusual characters, local legends, and remarkable events behind each one. Some of these places were named because of a simple joke. Another changed its name during a nationwide radio stunt. One quiet mountain hollow became associated with years of mysterious killings, while another location witnessed a Civil War battle that ended in a humiliating mistake. And somewhere in West Virginia, a seemingly ordinary name is connected to one of the most devastating disasters in the state's history. We're saving one of the most powerful stories for the very end. These aren't fictional towns or invented horror stories. They're real places with real histories, many hidden deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Some are tiny unincorporated communities, creeks, and remote crossroads that most travelers drive past without noticing. Behind their unusual names are generations of families, forgotten coal mines, vanished businesses, and memories that deserve to survive. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO HOLLOW ROADS! If you grew up in West Virginia, have family roots in Appalachia, or simply love discovering the forgotten history of small-town America, this channel is for you. We explore the strangest, most isolated, and most overlooked places in West Virginia, bringing their incredible stories back to life. Subscribe and join our growing community of people who believe these stories should never be forgotten. Your hometown might be featured next! As you watch this countdown, try to guess which place will take the #1 spot. You might recognize some of the names, but their origins could completely surprise you. And when you reach the end, tell us whether you agree with our choice or think another West Virginia community deserves the title. 👇 YOUR TURN! What's the strangest town name you've ever heard in West Virginia? Did you grow up near a place with an unusual name, or do you remember a local story that outsiders wouldn't believe? Share your memories and suggestions in the comments. We read them, and your stories help us decide where Hollow Roads travels next. SOURCES & RESEARCH Historical research draws on West Virginia Place Names by Hamill Kenny (1945), The West Virginia Encyclopedia, West Virginia Archives and History, local historical reporting, federal mine safety investigations, and U.S. Census Bureau records. Where the origins of a place name are disputed or based on local legend, the documentary distinguishes those accounts from documented historical events. The West Virginia Encyclopedia: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/ West Virginia Archives and History: https://archive.wvculture.org/history/ U.S. Census Bureau: https://data.census.gov/ Census Reporter: https://censusreporter.org/ DISCLAIMER: Some historical accounts and place-name origins cannot be independently confirmed. Population and economic figures are drawn from historical census records, Census Bureau estimates, and American Community Survey data where applicable. This documentary explores the history behind these names with respect for the people who continue to call these communities home. #WestVirginia #WeirdTownNames #WestVirginiaHistory