You may have noticed that I live in Arkansas. Most states have cities or towns with unusual names, and Arkansas certainly has its share. It is interesting to imagine how some of these places got their very descriptive names. Some towns are named for food, such as Strawberry or Tomato. Some are apparently named for crops, such as Cotton Plant and Pea Ridge. Others may be named for indigenous creatures, including Bee Branch, Deer, Dogpatch, and Ravenden, which features a huge statue of a raven in the center of town. Little Flock, not to be confused with Little Rock, apparently … Continue reading →