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Category: Peculiar Names
Peculiar Names: Leola
How did Leola get its unique name? Originally known as Batten's Corner and part of Bareville, it wasn't…
Peculiar Names: Turniptown
According to LancasterHistory, the area once known as Turniptown lies between Lampeter and Strasburg, PA, near…
Peculiar Names: Churchtown
Lancaster County is full of communities with peculiar names. This series examines their curious etymology. Up…
Peculiar Names: Cocalico
"Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?" Lancaster County is full of communities with peculiar…
Peculiar Names: How did ‘Heckel Stettle’ become East Petersburg?
Known initially as Heckel Stettle, the town of Petersburg eventually added East to its name for…
Peculiar Names: Mount Joy
Lancaster County is full of communities with peculiar names. This series examines their curious etymology. Up…
Peculiar Names: Intercourse
Lancaster County has several towns with peculiar names. This series examines their curious etymology. Next up:…
Peculiar Names: Paradise
Lancaster County has several towns with peculiar names. This series examines their curious etymology. Up next:…
Peculiar Names: Blue Ball
Lancaster County has several towns with peculiar names. This series examines the etymology of these curious…
Peculiar Names: Bird-in-Hand
Lancaster County has several towns with peculiar names. This series will examine the etymology of these…