Tell us your town's story

Don't see your town here yet? If you know how it got its name, we'd love to hear it. Locals, librarians and historical societies often know things no book has.

How this works: we read every story, then look for a source we can cite before we write about it. Nothing you send is published as is. If we can't back it up, we'll say the origin is unknown or disputed.

1. The place

What are you sending?

The story of a town that isn't on the site yet A correction or more information about a story that's already here

Town or place name required

State required

County if you know it

2. The story

How did it get its name? requiredWho named it, when, and why, as far as you know. A few lines is fine.

Have you heard a different version? optional

3. Where the story comes from

This is what helps us most. "It's what people say" is a perfectly good answer.

Where did you read or hear it? check at least one

An old document: newspaper, letter, deed, county or church record A book, like a county history or a town anniversary book A historical marker, plaque or museum display A website My family told me It's what people in town say I'm not sure where I heard it

Is there a book or file about your town's history at the local library or historical society?

Yes No I don't know

Tell us about the source optionalTitle, author, year, page, or where to find it. For example: "A county history book from 1901, page 42, at our town library."

Link to the source optional

Could you send us a photo or scan of it if we ask?

Yes No

4. About you

Your name required

Email required

Your connection to the town optional

If you use my tip, you can thank me by name. I understand this is a tip for you to check, not published as is, and you may email me about it. required

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Tell us your town's story

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