The French language uses the suffix of “ville”
Five unique letters deliver geography a thrill
Several notable references survive in films and more
Amityville brings horror, Pleasantville’s drama scores
Other Ville’s convey fascination, charm, and renown
Writer Dr. Suess creates Whoville as a fictional town
Across America, adding “ville” to a settlement’s name
In the Appalachians, this suffix spawns greater fame
Singer and actor Dean Martin calls Steubenville home
The Ohio River flows next door, free to sing and roam
The unique Y-Bridge spans the confluence of two rivers
Zaneville’s rich history fascinates with much to deliver
Television land creates Hooterville as a fictitious place
Now, all aboard the speedy Cannonball train with haste
Yesteryear’s canals transport goods to Ohio towns
Lockville preserves canal locks, easy to be found
Once known as the “Dry Capital of the World” to all
Westerville forbids alcohol sales with a resolute call
The Great Depression brings suffering on a great scale
Shanty towns called Hooverville’s offer no hope and fail
Its largest pumpkin ever, amazingly weighs nearly a ton
Circleville’s Pumpkin Show offers annual food and fun
Denison University stands proud and resides in Granville
Legendary Woody Hayes begins a career filled with thrills
Many other communities use “ville” at the end of their names
Do the readers have more to add so we can play a quiz game?
Especially in the United States, there are many communities with names that end with “ville”. Do you know of one to add to Big Sky Buckeye’s list? You are invited to write a comment. In closing, I should remember and thank Mrs. Will, my 7th grade geography teacher, for a job well done!
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