In the land of the road trip, the marking of town borders becomes a matter of local pride. Towns like to welcome visitors, who may only be passing through, with announcements about their history (Vincennes, Ind.: "Indiana's First City"), industry (Leominster, Mass.: "Pioneer Plastics City"), geography (Pittsville, Wisc.: "The Exact Center of Wisconsin"), or positive attitudes (Happy, Texas: "The Town Without a Frown").
Here are 17 town signs that don't quite fit the mold.
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