5 Bizarre and "Raunchy" Town Names in Ohio

From hilarious double entendres to slightly uncomfortable biological references, here is a look at the most unusual, head-scratching, and raunchy-sounding town names you will find scattered across Ohio.

1. Pee Pee Township (Pike County)

You cannot discuss ridiculous Ohio geography without starting with Pee Pee Township. Located in Pike County along the Scioto River, this municipality features a name that sounds like a crude bathroom joke straight out of an elementary school playground. However, its historical origin is completely innocent. In the late 18th century, an early pioneer named Peter Patrick carved his initials, "P.P.," into a prominent beech tree right along the banks of a local waterway. The waterway became known as Pee Pee Creek, and the surrounding township eventually adopted the highly amusing moniker.

2. Seaman (Adams County)

Down in the rural stretches of Adams County, you will find a small village with a name that immediately raises eyebrows and sounds uncomfortably like a raunchy anatomical reference. Despite the guaranteed double-takes from out-of-state drivers passing the village limits, the origin has absolutely nothing to do with biology. The village was actually named in honor of a prominent local figure, Jonas Seaman, who helped establish the community when the local railroad was being constructed in the late 1800s.

3. Licking Township (Licking County)

Located centrally in the state, Licking Township (which sits within the equally suggestive Licking County) sounds like the setup for a wildly inappropriate joke. When spoken out loud, it practically invites cheeky double entendres. However, much like the rest of the State unusual geography, the history is entirely practical. The area was named after the Licking River, which historically featured numerous natural salt springs—or "salt licks"—that continuously attracted massive herds of deer, bison, and other wildlife.

4. Put-in-Bay (Ottawa County)

Situated on South Bass Island in Lake Erie, Put-in-Bay is a wildly popular summer tourist destination with a name that sounds like a highly suggestive, if slightly cheeky, instruction. While it often draws a laugh from first-time visitors, the name is actually deeply rooted in practical maritime history. Early sailors and merchants navigating the notoriously unpredictable waters of Lake Erie would frequently "put in" at the island's naturally protected bay to safely wait out severe storms and harsh weather.

5. Knockemstiff (Ross County)

Rounding out the list is Knockemstiff, an unincorporated community with a name so beautifully bizarre it sounds like slang from a gritty, old-school mobster movie. Located southwest of Chillicothe, this rural hamlet has multiple colorful legends about how it earned its title. The most popular local tale involves a preacher who, when asked by a woman for advice on how to handle her cheating husband, bluntly replied that she should "knock 'em stiff." Another theory suggests the area was simply notorious for its incredibly rough-and-tumble tavern brawls. Regardless of the true origin, it remains one of the most hilariously unforgettable names on the map.