There are a few stories on how this town, which by the way has no main roads or stores, originated.  One legend says that the town was named for the fighting ability of its young men.  Another legend says that there was a huge brawl in the town saloon.  I am sure these first two legends are related in some manner.  A final legend tells of an angry wife who asked a preacher how she could get her cheating husband to stay home.

The preacher replied…

  … “Knockemstiff.”