Every state has their share of special town names, including Maryland. Most of these towns were named for their historical origins but that doesn’t make them any less fun to say out loud. Here are 15 of the strangest town names in Maryland.
- Accident
oh_candy / Flickr Spotting this sign may startle some passersby. Accident is located in Garrett County and locals refer to their small population as “Accidentals.”
- Funkstown
Victoria Pickering / Flickr We can’t take you to Funky Town but we can most definitely take you to Funkstown, MD. Funkstown is located in Washington County and is oftentimes confused for part of Hagerstown.
- Indian Head
Ken Lund / Flickr Indian Head was named in honor of its Native American roots. This town also has the youngest Mayor in Maryland history, Brandon Paulin - age 19.
- Chevy Chase
Alan Light / Flickr When non-Marylanders hear the name Chevy Chase they may think of this guy. We know better.
- Fruitland
Town Map USA Located on the eastern shore, this town was named to reflect the agricultural aspects of the region.
- Friendsville
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr This town name gives you the warm fuzzies but it was actually named after its first settler, John Friend.
- Pittsville
Sam Javanrouh / Flickr Despite the name, this town isn’t filled with Spartan pits, or Brad Pitts for that matter.
- Port Tobacco
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr It’s no surprise that this Maryland town was named after its main export crop during the 17th century.
- Secretary
Mario Klingemann / Flickr Secretary was named after Secretary Creek, which is now known as Warwick River.
- Deer Park
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr When someone hears the words Deer Park they may think of the bottled water company, and they are absolutely correct! The Deer Park brand began in the natural springs of the Maryland Appalachian Mountains.
- Crapo
FamilySearch.org 11) Crapo is located in Dorchester County. Many folks road trip here to take photos with the Crapo signs. We may or may not recommend this.
- Boring
ramona klee / Flickr Yaaawwwwn. Boring consists of a few dozen homes, fire company, church, and post office.
- Savage
stallio / Flickr Savage, MD was named after John Savage Williams. But it’s okay to let your imagination run wild with other founders.
- Seat Pleasant
Ken Lund / Flickr As you approach this road sign it’s almost always a reminder to sit politely.
- Hancock
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr Make fun of the name all you want, Hancock has some of the most beautiful nature scenery in the state.
Did you grow up in one of these places? Did we miss any? Share your thoughts in the comments.
oh_candy / Flickr
Spotting this sign may startle some passersby. Accident is located in Garrett County and locals refer to their small population as “Accidentals.”
Victoria Pickering / Flickr
We can’t take you to Funky Town but we can most definitely take you to Funkstown, MD. Funkstown is located in Washington County and is oftentimes confused for part of Hagerstown.
Ken Lund / Flickr
Indian Head was named in honor of its Native American roots. This town also has the youngest Mayor in Maryland history, Brandon Paulin - age 19.
Alan Light / Flickr
When non-Marylanders hear the name Chevy Chase they may think of this guy. We know better.
Town Map USA
Located on the eastern shore, this town was named to reflect the agricultural aspects of the region.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr
This town name gives you the warm fuzzies but it was actually named after its first settler, John Friend.
Sam Javanrouh / Flickr
Despite the name, this town isn’t filled with Spartan pits, or Brad Pitts for that matter.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
It’s no surprise that this Maryland town was named after its main export crop during the 17th century.
Mario Klingemann / Flickr
Secretary was named after Secretary Creek, which is now known as Warwick River.
When someone hears the words Deer Park they may think of the bottled water company, and they are absolutely correct! The Deer Park brand began in the natural springs of the Maryland Appalachian Mountains.
FamilySearch.org
- Crapo is located in Dorchester County. Many folks road trip here to take photos with the Crapo signs. We may or may not recommend this.
ramona klee / Flickr
Yaaawwwwn. Boring consists of a few dozen homes, fire company, church, and post office.
stallio / Flickr
Savage, MD was named after John Savage Williams. But it’s okay to let your imagination run wild with other founders.
As you approach this road sign it’s almost always a reminder to sit politely.
Make fun of the name all you want, Hancock has some of the most beautiful nature scenery in the state.
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