The Weirdest Town Names in the U.S., So Funny!

Zzyzx, California

Zzyzx, pronounced "Zye-zix," is nestled deep in the Mojave Desert. Founded in the 1940s by Curtis Howe Springer, it was primarily a publicity stunt to secure final say in the phone book. Once home to a health spa and mineral springs, Zzyzx is now a source of curiosity for travelers along Interstate 15. Its odd spelling and remote location have made it one of the most photographed "End of the Road" signs in the United States. Locals and the occasional park ranger are proud of its infamy.