The highlight of pretty much any road trip is driving down the road, seeing the signs for hilariously named towns. When you drive through Iowa, you’re sure to have a laugh, or scratch your head and wonder “who came up with this name, and why the heck did they decide to go with this of all things?” For your next road trip, be sure to check out these 20 bizarrely and hilariously named towns in Iowa.
- Gravity
chuck t/Flickr Scientists always said Gravity is something you can’t see. Well, they were wrong. You can see Gravity in Taylor County, Iowa.
- What Cheer
Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr What Cheer seems like a strange name for a town, but it actually used to be a common greeting, like today’s “what’s up?” You can find this cheerful little town in Keokuk County.
- Beebeetown
Joe Whitsitt/Flickr Originally called Officialredrydercarbineactiontwohundredshotrangemodelairrifle, the little town in Harrison County was asked by the Post Office to come up with something a little shorter.
- Cool
Alan Levine/Flickr Not to brag, but we’re pretty cool… The town, which sits in Warren County, was named after a settler, Hendrix Cool.
- Crab Town
Rushen/Flickr Do people live here also, or is this a town specifically for crabs? Next time you’re in Jackson County, check it out and let me know.
- Vulcan
Gage Skidmore/Flickr Yes, we Iowans love our Star Trek so much we named a town after a race of space people.
- Loveland
Dakota/Flickr I’m feeling a lot of love here in this small town in Pottawattamie County.
- Defiance
Dave/Flickr People in the town of Defiance, which stands in Shelby County, are known for their rebellious side.
- Climax
Brett Renfer/Flickr You know you’ve finally made it to the top when you live here. Climax can be reached in Mills County, Iowa.
- Toeterville
Elvis Kennedy/Flickr I don’t even know how they came up with this one, honestly…
- Lost Nation
Channone Arif/Flickr Lost Nation, Iowa, is just waiting to be discovered. Here’s a hint: it’s in Clinton County.
- Jamaica
Ashton B Crew /Wikimedia Commons People often get confused when they set out on a trip to Jamaica and end in Guthrie County, Iowa, instead of the tropical island. But hey, it’s just as nice here, right?
Some more bizarrely named towns:
chuck t/Flickr
Scientists always said Gravity is something you can’t see. Well, they were wrong. You can see Gravity in Taylor County, Iowa.
Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr
What Cheer seems like a strange name for a town, but it actually used to be a common greeting, like today’s “what’s up?” You can find this cheerful little town in Keokuk County.
Joe Whitsitt/Flickr
Originally called Officialredrydercarbineactiontwohundredshotrangemodelairrifle, the little town in Harrison County was asked by the Post Office to come up with something a little shorter.
Alan Levine/Flickr
Not to brag, but we’re pretty cool… The town, which sits in Warren County, was named after a settler, Hendrix Cool.
Rushen/Flickr
Do people live here also, or is this a town specifically for crabs? Next time you’re in Jackson County, check it out and let me know.
Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Yes, we Iowans love our Star Trek so much we named a town after a race of space people.
Dakota/Flickr
I’m feeling a lot of love here in this small town in Pottawattamie County.
Dave/Flickr
People in the town of Defiance, which stands in Shelby County, are known for their rebellious side.
Brett Renfer/Flickr
You know you’ve finally made it to the top when you live here. Climax can be reached in Mills County, Iowa.
Elvis Kennedy/Flickr
I don’t even know how they came up with this one, honestly…
Channone Arif/Flickr
Lost Nation, Iowa, is just waiting to be discovered. Here’s a hint: it’s in Clinton County.
Ashton B Crew /Wikimedia Commons
People often get confused when they set out on a trip to Jamaica and end in Guthrie County, Iowa, instead of the tropical island. But hey, it’s just as nice here, right?
Correctionville: is that a type-o? No, it’s correct(ionville).
Andover: And over, and over…
Doon: Not to be confused with the 1980’s sci-fi movie “Dune.”
Unique: You can tell by our name that our town is unique!
17. Thirty: What’s your favorite number? Okay, now that’s your town name.
Last Chance: This is your last chance to pick a town name or we will make one up for you.
Promise City: We promise this city is cool. No, like awesome, not like the town Cool.
Hard Scratch: Ouch, that was a hard scratch! Hey wait… that would make a good town name, right?!
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