Missouri Mystery Cache

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This is one state that is part of the U.S.A. geoart.  Each state features an unusual but real name of a town in the state. Please consider giving a favorite point(s) to the one(s) you like the best!

Missouri: Tightwad

N 41° 49.396' W 89° 15.350'

All of the many stories in circulation about how Tightwad got its pejorative name involve a mythical man and his miserly ways. The most popular tale paints this mysterious figure as a watermelon farmer. About 75 years ago, back when the village was known as Edgewood, a local postmaster asked the farmer to save him a watermelon for after his mail route. The farmer agreed, but then reportedly gave the watermelon to someone who had offered 50 cents more for it. The postmaster called him a tightwad, and later vengefully submitted the name to the state for approval. Apparently, the payback paid off.