Goose Pimple Junction, Virginia facts for kids

Goose Pimple Junction is a small, special place in Washington County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story Behind the Name

Goose Pimple Junction got its very unusual name in a funny way. Long ago, a couple living there had some loud disagreements. Their neighbor could hear these arguments, and they were so noisy that they actually gave the neighbor "goose pimples" (which are also called goose bumps!). That's how this unique name came to be.

Why the Name is Famous

Goose Pimple Junction is often mentioned on lists of unusual place names in the world. Its road signs are very popular with visitors who like to take pictures. Because the name is so unique, some tourists have even taken the road signs as souvenirs. This has happened at least a dozen times!