The Funniest Town Names in the U.S.
| August 20, 2018
Whynot, North Carolina
Whynot, North Carolina wasn’t named after an intersection. In fact, the name Whynot was intentional, if not a little snide. The legend goes that, at a community meeting, the local residents were debating on a new town name. The group couldn’t come to a consensus. That is, until one gentlemen stood up and said, “Why not name the town ‘Why Not’ and let’s go home?” Why not, indeed.
When the first inhabitants of Whynot in North Carolina held a meeting to decide the town’s name, a debate ensued with many people asking, “Why not call it…?” Finally a local farmer stood up and said, “Why not name the town Why Not and let’s go home!” (Image: Donald Lee Pardue) pic.twitter.com/3mPFqQI3f5
— Quite Interesting (@qikipedia) January 6, 2018
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