The Town That Got Its Name Due to the Uncertainty of the Correct Spelling
As of 2019, the small town of Chicken, Alaska has a population of 12. The town is notable for its funny name and even stranger origin. The town of Chicken was founded in the late 1800s by gold miners. They managed to survive the harsh Alaskan life by eating wild and plentiful ptarmigan, the Alaskan... Sign in to see full entry.