06Feb 2013 by David Kravetz

I've Been Everywhere – Part III: More Unique Town Signs

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Rabbit Hash, KY[/caption] There are literally hundreds of fun town names around the U.S. and I have barely scratched the surface with them.  In my last post, I noted many names that are common adjectives or descriptive.  This post will have some signs from some of the more unusual place names and hopefully, a little about how the names came to be. [caption id="attachment_802" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Rabbit Hash, KY sign[/caption] Rabbit Hash, KY - This small town of about 40 people is right on the Ohio River in Boone County.  Besides its name, it is also famous for its string of mayors...all dogs. Nobody really knows for sure when the original name of Rabbit Hash came to be.  According to a Wikipedia article, " The hamlet was originally known as…
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23Sep 2012 by David Kravetz

Turnabout in Fair Play, SC

Backroads Discoveries
On August 8, 2012 I was on a trip from eastern Tennessee to Atlanta for work.  Along the way I went through North and South Carolina and happened to go through Fair Play, South Carolina.  Not sure how the town got its name, but there is something about the name coming from a fight. Interestingly, throughout most of this small town, the Motto "Our Name Says It All" is posted.  The photo on the left is the main entry sign. Of course, there is plenty more in Fair Play   There is the Fair Play Post Office The Fairplay Cafe.  Wonder if their prices are fair??? There is a Fair Play Presbyterian Church The Fairplay Super Market doesn't look that super... Must be Amish nearby if there is a Yoder's…
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