Louisiana is home to a lot little towns and villages with strange names, but this group of 11 towns really takes the cake. From funny to unique, to downright strange; these towns are sure to surprise you!
Grosse Tete, LA
That's French for "Big Head".
Waterproof, LA
Can a water tower be waterproof?
Shongaloo, LA
Shongaloo is a Native American term for "running water" and Cypress tree.
Bunkie, LA
Home of the Louisiana corn festival!
Plain Dealing, LA
Plain Dealing recorded the hottest temperature ever measured in Louisiana in 1935--114 degrees Fahrenheit!
Iota, LA
Mineral springs made Iota the home of Pointe-aux-Loups, an early health spa.
Dry Prong, LA
Dry Prong was named by a sawmill owner who built a water wheel over a creek that went dry in the summers.
Many, LA
Noted NFL player and coach Charlie Joiner was born in Many, LA in 1947.
Campti, LA
General A. J. Smith burned Campti during the Civil War, but the town rebuilt shortly after.
Cut Off, LA
This town was named after a shortcut canal was built to connect Bayou Lafourche to New Orleans.
Frogmore, LA
No one knows for sure, but this town could be named after Frogmore Gardens, a vacation home for the Royal family in England.
What do you think of our list? Do you know of any towns with stranger names? Please tell us in the comments below!
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