When it comes to America’s most popular small towns, you’ll find that most were established hundreds of years ago. So when you hear about a small Southern town that’s filled with historic buildings and was named after a Confederate Colonel, suddenly changing its name, the news quickly grabs your attention. Keep reading to find out how Mayo, Florida will be going by a new name.
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Google Maps After receiving $25,000 from Kraft Heinz, the (former) town of Florida named Mayo will be temporarily changing its name to Miracle Whip! The money given to the town will go toward city beautification projects. Miracle Whip’s Brand Director, Molly White, said in a statement that the company was happy to lend their name to the town to help put Miracle Whip, Florida on the map.
The name change may be one that’s temporary for the town, but isn’t being taken lightly either! The town’s water tower now reads Miracle Whip instead of Mayo, and certain local businesses are even changing up their names and slogans. It doesn’t end there though, street signs and even Google Maps has been updated to read Miracle Whip - it’s no joke.
Miracle Whip/Twitter
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After receiving $25,000 from Kraft Heinz, the (former) town of Florida named Mayo will be temporarily changing its name to Miracle Whip! The money given to the town will go toward city beautification projects. Miracle Whip’s Brand Director, Molly White, said in a statement that the company was happy to lend their name to the town to help put Miracle Whip, Florida on the map.
The name change may be one that’s temporary for the town, but isn’t being taken lightly either! The town’s water tower now reads Miracle Whip instead of Mayo, and certain local businesses are even changing up their names and slogans. It doesn’t end there though, street signs and even Google Maps has been updated to read Miracle Whip - it’s no joke.
BREAKING NEWS: Mayo removed from a small town in Florida. Here’s why. #NoMoreMayo pic.twitter.com/zkqXZqKSij
— Miracle Whip (@MiracleWhip) August 25, 2018
Does this news make you want to visit this Florida town? For other noteworthy destinations around the country that you should be visiting, read about how The Birthplace Of Bourbon Will Soon Re-Open Its Doors And You’ll Want To Plan A Visit!
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