What's in a Name?

Do you enjoy unusual words and names as much as I do? Odd items of any sort tend to catch my imagination. I was looking at a map of Texas one day last week and began to wonder about the names of some of the smaller towns. Then this curiosity lead me to Google for further research. I am continually amused at the imagination and sense of humor these folks had in naming their communities. You may well ask "what's in a name?" when seeing some of the names chosen for some of these Texas towns.

Of course some Texans think their state is a bit of Paradise which was formed for their Welfare and they are generally Happy and Jolly to claim this plot of Earth. You can go Halfway, Quarterway or Threequarterway to visit Frog Not, Bug Tussle and Bee House. Or enjoy a day at Cat Springs, Alligator School House, Muleshoe, Possum Trot and Deer Run. You don't have to dig into your Dimebox or Squeezepenny for some Comfort and Energy at Hot Coffee, Pancake, Oatmeal, Rice, Noodle, Raisin, Turkey or Ding Dong. If you are interested in guns, try Cut and Shoot, Gun Sight, or Point Blank. You say that you are Uncertain about Granny's Neck ? Then use a little Gasoline and run over to Paint Rock, Round Rock and Enchanted Rock for a more Concrete experience. For now, say Farewell and head for the Rainbow.

<Laughing> Yes this is a quite a bit of silliness but no one promised you seriousness from me.

For more on these towns and other unusual names, check these interesting websites:
http://www.texasescapes.com/FEATURES/Texas_town_names/naming_of_names.htm
http://www.americanprofile.com/article/21119.html