Looneyville, Texas facts for kids
Looneyville is a small place in Texas, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
The Story Behind the Name
Looneyville got its unique name way back in the 1870s. It was named after a man named John Looney. He was an important person in the area because he owned a store there.
A Name That Stands Out
Looneyville is often mentioned on lists of places with unusual names. Its name makes people curious and often brings a smile!
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