The town has the special feature of having changed its name in 1922 from the ancient name of Caccavone to the current name Poggio Sannita, which is derived from the ancient Samnite civilization that once populated the area.
The town has a unique characteristic of changing its name in 1922 from the historical name Caccavone to the current name Poggio Sannita, which originates from the ancient Samnite civilization that once inhabited the area.