Small Towns With Big Appetites: 6 Places Named After Food
Sunday, January 28, 2024
No, this small town on the edge of the Yukon territory of Canada isn't named after the feathered animal — at least not directly. | Together with Caddis |
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| So, how did this gold rush town founded in 1890 get its name? The town's original prospectors got through their first harsh winter by feasting on an abundance of ptarmigan, a local grouse (now the state bird of Alaska). At first, they decided to name the town after the bird that aided their survival, but disputes over the tricky spelling quickly nixed that idea. Instead, they decided upon the name Chicken to avoid any confusion. Sadly, the population of Chicken (like many boom towns) eventually dried up — today, there are just about 20 residents, a café, a saloon, a gift store, and, of course, a chicken statue. |
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