The state of Virginia has some very unique cities and towns.
Richmond and Norfolk are the two most well-known cities outside of state lines. Both have a rich history and culture that are the embodiment of their unique identities, which has made them well known to non-residents.
However, there are many lesser-known areas in Old Dominion that you're likely less familiar with, let alone may not even believe exist. Believe it or not, there are many places in Virginia with some of the strangest names you've ever heard.
In fact, it was difficult to narrow them down to just five. Honorable mentions include Farmville, Lick Skillet, Needmore, Overall and Assawoman.
Here are five of the strangest named places in the state of Virginia.
Bumpass, Virginia
Bumpass is an unincorporated community in Louisa County where first president George Washington spent the night on June 10 during his 1791 Southern tour. The town is pronounced "bump-us" from the French word "bonpass," meaning "good passage."
Chilhowie, Virginia
The Smyth County, town is said to come from a Cherokee word meaning, "valley of many deer" and had a population of 1,781, according to the 2010 United States Census.
Cuckoo, Virginia
You'll go cuckoo over this unincorporated community in Louisa County! The town got its named for the Cuckoo Tavern, which stood nearby and was the beginning of Jack Jouett's ride to warn the Colonists of the arrival of the Banastre Tarleton's British cavalry.
Fries/Dumfries, Virginia
Technically, the towns are pronounced "freeze" and "dumb freeze," which is still strange enough to be mentioned. But not only having the same spelling as one of the country's most popular side dishes, but also the "dumb" alternative town being located within 300 miles makes it even better.
Tightsqueeze, Virginia
You'd assume it's very difficult to leave Tightsqueeze, Virginia. The community got its name due to the construction of two buildings close to a road that connected Chatham and Danville during the 19th century.
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