10 Single Word Illinois Town Names, That Will Make You do a Double Take

What's in a name, a town name? Is there rich historical value behind a town named "Boody?" With a population just over 200, I'm saying no.

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Here are 10 "Single Word" Illinois towns that will make you do a "Double Take" on just the name. Seriously, who comes up with these names? QCTimes

• Birds - You live in "Birds," that is weird to say
• Normal - I know people there, they are far from that
• Oblong - So descriptive 
• Muddy - Dirty people?
• Sandwich - I've been there, now I'm hungry
• Ransom - So the towns economy...
• Wyoming - Wrong turn, dude.
• Golf - Police Department, Post Office, Train Station...don't blink
• Boody - The best name for sure
• Hometown - Is that like calling your dog "Stay?"

There are plenty more, and "Bone Gap" (two words) absolutely my favorite Illinois town name.