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10 Funniest Louisiana Town Names
I've lived in the great state of Louisiana my whole life and I still marvel at times of how little I really know about some parts of the state.
That's why I decided to go exploring -- on a map that is -- so I could learn a little more. My first observation was that there sure are some interesting sounding places up and down the Bayou State.
Let's enjoy a good chuckle before I actually get out and visit some of these places. Here are my top 10 funniest town names in Louisiana.
- 1
Kickapoo
De Soto ParishActually this community is named after Algonquian-speaking Native Americans who inhabited the area. It means "stand here and there", which may have referred to the tribes' migratory problems.
- 2
Coochie
Concordia ParishI just saw it on the map. The locale didn't even register in the latest census. Let's just move on...
- 3
Shongaloo
Webster ParishLocated near the Arkansas border in NW Louisiana, Shongaloo means "running water" or "cypress tree". Oh, and they have a civic center and an adjacent museum.
- 4
Grosse Tete
Iberville ParishMost of us know about Grosse Tete, which is French for "big head". The Grosse Tete exit is that quick stop after you exit the basin bridge.
- 5
Mowata
Acadia ParishOn your way from Crowley to Eunice, you might just stop at the Mowata Store, next to the church and baseball field. And yep, that's about all that is there, other than a lot rice fields. But the name rocks!
- 6
Bawcomville
Ouachita ParishThis metropolis is locating near West Monroe. I think it's funny because I read the name as "baw-come-ville". And they're home to the "Bawcomville Redneck Christmas Parade". Does that not sound epic?!
- 7
Coon
Pointe Coupee ParishI really couldn't find much about Coon. I believe it's located on the Atchafalaya River and there's a Coon Rd there. But the name alone is worth inclusion on this list.
- 8
Jigger
Franklin ParishThis town is named after a local man who would, upon request, dance a jig. It was his childhood nickname, but when he grew up, his nickname got changed to Punchin. However, by that time the town name had already stuck.
- 9
Waggaman
Jefferson ParishThis is just a fun name to say. It was a real dude's last name, as in U.S. Senator George Augustus Waggaman (1782-1843). It's located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River and a little over 10,000 people live here.
- 10
Belcher
Caddo ParishAnd because "Burp" was taken, we present Belcher, located in the very northwest portion of the state. 263 gaseous people call this place home.
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