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May 17, 2015 · Some cities and towns in Ohio have been pretty strangely named—and (most of them) for reasons unknown. The following is a list of what we consider to be the weirdest names of cities and towns in Ohio.
- Helltown - While Hell might be in Michigan, Helltown is in Ohio. Perhaps, unsurprising, there are stories of ghosts and Satanic rituals in the town.
- Coolville - Is there a better place for the Fonz to retire?
- Frazeysburg - If you ever find yourself in this tiny town, get a selfie with the world's largest apple basket!
- Guysville - Surprisingly, there is not a sports bar in the unincorporated community.
Aug 27, 2021 · While the names may seem easy to pronounce, they're frequently said incorrectly. For example, the town of Wooster is actually pronounced WUSS-tur. Here's a list of a few Ohio towns and the...
- Cheviot. Population: 8,325. How to pronounce it: SHEV-ee-uht. Don't Edit. Wikimedia Commons.
- .) Population: 38, 265. How to pronounce it: Ly-ma OR lay-ma, depending on what part of the state you're from. Regardless, it's not Lee-ma. Don't Edit. Wikimedia Commons.
- Pataskala. Population: 15,192. How to pronounce it: Pus-TASK-uh-luh. Don't Edit. John Deike, special to cleveland.com.
- Berea. Population: 18,986. How to pronounce it: Buh-REE-uh. Don't Edit. Wikimedia Commons.
Jul 30, 2021 · Between that and other towns that may sound a little different than you'd think, we decided to put together a list of these unique sounding towns in Ohio.
Nov 13, 2017 · We singled out 50 of the most interesting community names in Ohio and explored their origins by speaking to historians and flipping through William D. Overman's ultra-comprehensive and ...
May 20, 2016 · 1. Bellefontaine (behl FOWN tuhn) The city of Bellefontaine is home of the first concrete street in America. The road was built in 1891 which coincides with Bellefontaine becoming a major...
