Unusual place names are names for cities, towns, and other regions which are considered non-ordinary in some manner. This can include place names which are also offensive words , inadvertently humorous or highly charged words, [1] as well as place names of unorthodox spelling and pronunciation, including especially short or long names. Inaccessible Island , a remotely located extinct volcanic island in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean , is so named for the difficulty in landing on the island and penetrating its interior because of the rough terrain. Death Valley , California , one of the hottest locations on Earth, got its English name after 13 pioneers died trying to cross the harsh desert valley during the California Gold Rush of Gardendale, Alabama was originally named "Jugtown" for the jug and churn factory around which the town originally grew.
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