Baltimore 10 Towns Near Baltimore With The Strangest Names You'll Ever See By Jamie Alvarenga | Published February 16, 2018 × Jamie Alvarenga Author Jamie Alvarenga is a writer and editor who loves all things Maryland. More by this Author Think you’ve heard it all? How about these 10 strange town names near Baltimore? Check out this list of nearby towns and see how many you know about… 1. Savage Flickr / hardwarehank Located in Howard County, Savage is where you'll find all things historic, including the Savage Mill outlets and Bollman Bridge. 2. Fork Flickr / Larry Eiring This Baltimore County town is little known but has one of the most interesting names, indeed. Advertisement 3. Sykesville Flickr / Jon Dawson This Carroll County town was recently named the coolest small town in America. Visit Main Street for several local shops and eateries. 4. Woodstock Flickr / David Heise Nope - we're not talking about the famous music festival. Woodstock includes parts of Howard, Carroll, and Baltimore County. It has plenty of nature and trails, as Patapsco Valley State Park covers a good portion of it. 5. Cockeysville Flickr / Jack Lyons This Baltimore county spot has a population of just over 20,000 residents. With scenery like this, it's easy to see why this town may be a bit cocky. 6. Bowleys Quarters Flickr / Erica Over 6,000 residents call Bowleys Quarters home, which is located in Baltimore County. It has great water views and local seafood joints. 7. Scaggsville Flickr / chrisbb@prodigy.net Scaggsville is a lot of fun to say out loud. It's an unincorporated community located in Howard County. Advertisement 8. Sparks Flickr / Christopher Sessums This Baltimore County community is situated along route 45 and is full of rural sights. Be sure to also check out the charming eateries in the area. 9. Boring Flickr / romana klee Boring is about 40 minutes away from the city, located in Baltimore County. It only has about 40 houses, a fire hall, and post office. 10. Nottingham Flickr / artcase When you hear the word Nottingham, Robin Hood may come to mind. But this spot is actually an unincorporated community in Baltimore County. For more Baltimore fun, check out some hilarious memes by clicking here. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Related Articles 5 Incredible Day Trips You Can Take From Baltimore By Train Here Are 15 Unique Day Trips Near Baltimore That Are An Absolute Must-Do Some People Don’t Know That Baltimore Was The First To Do These 10 Things These 11 Restaurants Serve The Best Crab Cakes In Baltimore Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In April Across The United States The Largest Touring Inflatable Event In The World, The Big Bounce America Is Action-Packed Fun For The Whole Family Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In March Across The United States