unreferenced date January 2011 A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames still need to be supported with citations from a reliable sources per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed, so please help. Thank you. The following is a list of U.S. nicknames , including officially adopted nickname s and other traditional nicknames for the United States United States of America . Uncle Sam Brother Jonathan Columbia name Columbia New World The New World Flag of the United States Stars and Stripes Yankee Yankee Land Yankee dom United States America The Land of Opportunity See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of U.S. state nicknames Category Nicknames ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Maine compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref onlyinclude Bangor, Maine Bangor The Queen City of the East. ref http bangorinfo.com the city.html Welcome to the Queen City , accessed April 7, 2007. Although Bangor s history is of little national historical significance, a day in the Queen City of the East will provide the curious ... See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Maine Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Maine cities and towns Category Populated places in Maine Category Maine related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Maine City and town nicknames ... Millinocket Historical Society website, accessed June 26, 2009 ref Portland, Maine Portland Forest ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Maryland compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Maryland are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Annapolis, Maryland Annapolis Crabtown ref name Irvine http web.archive.org web 20070421021404 ... , July 15, 2004, page B01. ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Maryland Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state ... www.barrypopik.com index.php new york city entry summary9 Charm City summary . The Big Apple. Nicknames ... 30 publisher Maryland Historical Trust Dead link date September 2010 bot H3llBot ref The City That Reads ... nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Maryland City and town nicknames ... more details
dynamic list This is a list of nickname s in the sport of ice hockey . Players The following are hockey players listed by their last name along with nicknames. Players listed in bold are still active. class ... title Goalie Nicknames publisher Angelfire.com date 1997 11 06 accessdate 2012 02 28 ... content.22.html work CNN title NHL Nicknames accessdate 2010 05 08 ref Colby Armstrong flagicon ... Chief ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond first Dan authorlink coauthors title Total Hockey ... 853 ref Red Armstrong Norm Armstrong flagicon Canada Red ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond first ... ref Larry Aurie flagicon Canada Little Dempsey ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond first Dan ... 2012 02 28 ref Garnet Bailey flagicon Canada Ace ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond first ... name nicknames cite book last Diamond first Dan authorlink coauthors title Total Hockey Second Edition ... Barilko flagicon Canada Bashin Bill ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond first Dan authorlink ... 0909 nhl.nicknames content.16.html work CNN title NHL Nicknames accessdate 2010 05 08 ref Jean B liveau Jean Beliveau flagicon Canada Le Gros Bil ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond first Dan ... name nicknames cite book last Diamond first Dan authorlink coauthors title Total Hockey Second Edition ... Berenson Gordon Berenson flagicon Canada Red, The Red Baron ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond ... Andy, Bubba ref name nicknames Aki Berg flagicon Finland Birdie, The King ref cite web url http www.sports ... photo gallery 0909 nhl.nicknames content.18.html work CNN title NHL Nicknames accessdate 2010 05 08 ref mile Bouchard Emile Bouchard flagicon Canada Butch ref name nicknames cite book last Diamond ... name nicknames Francis Bouillon flagicon United States The Cube, Frank the Tank ref cite web url http ... Rod the Bod Punch Broadbent Harold Broadbent flagicon Canada Punch ref name nicknames cite book last ... nicknames Richard Brodeur flagicon Canada King Richard, Kermit ref name goalies Adam Brown ice hockey ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Kansas compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Kansas are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude ... orgs fordco dodgecity.html Ford County Historical Society Dodge City ref The Wickedest ... Windom Covered Dish Capital of the World. ref name EpodunkFavorite onlyinclude See also List of cities in Kansas List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Kansas Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Kansas cities and towns Category Populated places in Kansas Category Kansas related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Kansas City and town nicknames ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Utah compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Utah are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Cottonwood Heights, Utah Cottonwood Heights City between the Canyons ref http cottonwoodheights.utah.gov Cottonwood Heights . Retrieved 2008 02 21. ref Green River, Utah Green River The World s Watermelon .... ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Utah Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Utah cities and towns Category Populated places in Utah Category Utah related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Utah City and town nicknames Category Utah culture Utah city nicknames ... more details
A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. This partial list of city nicknames in Kentucky compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities and towns in Kentucky are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators ... 10 15 ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of cities in Kentucky References reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames http www.usacitiesonline.com mottos.htm U.S. cities list U.S. settlement nicknames Kentucky Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Kentucky cities Category Populated places in Kentucky Category Kentucky culture Category Kentucky related lists City nicknames Category ... 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology ... magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude File Off to the races.jpg thumb Nicknames for Lexington, Kentucky Lexington and Louisville ... , LEO Weekly , January 20, 2010. Louisville has its fair share of nicknames River City, Falls City, Derby City, Aliville ... the list goes on. But there s one nickname that you might not be aware ..., Kentucky, and the Yellow Creek Valley year 2003 publisher Bell County Historical Society location ... more details
A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. This partial list of city nicknames in Idaho compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Ashton, Idaho Ashton Seed Potato Capital. ref name EpodunkAgriculture http www.epodunk.com slogans agriculture.html ... 16, 2007. ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Idaho Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Idaho cities and towns Category Populated places in Idaho Category Idaho related lists City nicknames Category Names of places ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Colorado includes some of the sobriquet s, pseudonym s, and slogan s that identify, or have identified, the city cities and town s of the U.S. state of Colorado . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. wide image 2006 07 14 Denver Skyline Midnight.jpg 847px The Mile High City Denver, Colorado, USA compactTOC8 side yes refs yes extlinks yes seealso yes A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must ... America Geography Colorado municipalities List of city nicknames in the United States List of cities ... Doug s List of City Nicknames U.S. settlement nicknames Colorado Category Lists of city nicknames ... date February 2011 Junction Greeley, Colorado Greeley City of Churches historical ref http www.greeleyhistory.org ... ref Garden City of the West historical ref http townofgardencity.com history History , Town of Garden ... related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States ... more details
A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. Refimprove date February 2008 This partial list of city nicknames in the State of Ohio compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Ohio are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity ... of Zanesville website, accessed February 15, 2008 ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of cities in Ohio References Reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames http www.usacitiesonline.com mottos.htm U.S. cities list U.S. settlement nicknames Ohio Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Ohio cities and towns Category Populated places in Ohio Category Ohio related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Ohio City and town nicknames Category Ohio culture Ohio city nicknames ... Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nicknames and slogans that successfully ... the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. Many of the unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long ... also Cincinnati nicknames The Blue Chip City ref http findarticles.com p articles mi m3092 is n11 v27 ... from the Cincinnati Historical Society Library ref ref name PopikSmoky The Queen of the West ref name ... Fremont, Ohio Fremont Cutlery Capitol of the World ref cite web last Sandusky County Historical Society ... work Ohio History Central publisher Ohio Historical Society date July 1, 2005 ref H Hamilton, Ohio ... more details
A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. File John Deere 4010 Diesel.jpg thumb A 4010 Diesel model manufactured from 1960 1963 on display at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Illinois Moline , the home of John Deere . Moline calls itself the Plow Capital of the World. This list of city nicknames in Illinois compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that Illinois city cities are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders, or their tourism board s or chamber of commerce chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity ... 10 September 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. Nicknames by city this section is linked to List of city nicknames in the United States onlyinclude Algonquin ... List of nicknames for Chicago Collinsville, Illinois Collinsville Horseradish Capital of the World ... , City of Wilmington website ref onlyinclude the above section is linked to List of city nicknames in the United States See also List of cities in Illinois List of city nicknames in the United States List of towns and villages in Illinois References Reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames http www.usacitiesonline.com mottos.htm U.S. cities list U.S. settlement nicknames Illinois Category Cities in Illinois Category Illinois related lists City nicknames Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Illinois Category Names ... Jim title Batavia From the Collection of the Batavia Historical Society year 2000 publisher Arcadia ... Chicago Nicknames . Chicago Public Library . Retrieved 2008 02 14. ref The City That Works by Mayor ... more details
A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. Original research date August 2011 Refimprove date August 2011 This partial list of city nicknames in Canada ... River Grease Town ref http www.experiencefestival.com a List of city nicknames Patterns id 5249991 List of city nicknames Encyclopedia II List of city nicknames Patterns Bot generated title ref ... Yukon See also List of Canadian provinces largest cities List of provincial and territorial nicknames in Canada References Reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames DEFAULTSORT City Nicknames In Canada Category City nicknames by country ... or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic ... nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have ... forum showthread.php?t 4090 Connect2Edmonton ref The Stampede City ref name City nicknames http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html City nicknames Bot generated title ref The Heart of The New ... ref name City nicknames Gastown , a historic title and now a Vancouver neighbourhood ref name City nicknames Hollywood North , ref http search.cbc.ca search?ie &site CBC&output xml no dtd&client CBC&lr ... to the West ref http www.mhs.mb.ca docs mb history 30 emersontour.shtml Manitoba Historical Society ... ref http www.factacular.com subjects City Nicknames ref Lock City Scarborough, Ontario Scarborough ... Nicknames Name of Toronto Queen City ref name City nicknames Methodist Rome Hogtown ref http ... with Gatineau in 2002 Hell Ottawa North Montreal The City of Saints ref name City nicknames The 5 ... August 2008 La Metropole , French for The Metropolis Sin City , a historical nickname from the prohibition ... Article How Saskatoon Got the Nickname POW 1816 Origin of Saskatoon s Nicknames ref S toon ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Tennessee compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities and towns in Tennessee are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin ... to Fame Animals , Epodunk , accessed April 16, 2007. ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of municipalities in Tennessee References reflist 2 U.S. settlement nicknames Tennessee Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Tennessee cities and towns Category Populated places in Tennessee Category Tennessee related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Tennessee City and town nicknames Category Tennessee culture Tennessee city nicknames ... , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide ... earned it the nickname The Smartest City . You can add those great nicknames to its two existing ones ... 27, 2005 ref Minneapolis of the South historical ref Carroll Van West 1994 , http books.google.com books ... Celebration annually. Shelbyville is known as The Pencil City because of its historical importance ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Delaware compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref onlyinclude Dover, Delaware Dover The City that Means Well according to George Carlin ref George Carlin. Asshole, Jackoff, Scumbag. A Place For My Stuff . Atlantic, 1981. ref Lewes, Delaware Lewes First Town in the First State. ref http www.ci.lewes.de.us index.cfm?fuseaction welcome.message ... Business , Epodunk , accessed April 16, 2007. ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Delaware Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Delaware cities and towns Category Populated places in Delaware Nicknames Category Delaware related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Delaware culture Delaware city nicknames ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Wyoming compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Wyoming are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Cheyenne, Wyoming Cheyenne The Magic City of the Plains. ref http www.cheyennecity.org Welcome ... June 26, 2011 ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Wyoming Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Wyoming cities and towns Category Populated places in Wyoming Category Wyoming related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Wyoming City and town nicknames Category Wyoming culture Wyoming city nicknames ... more details
Refimprove date February 2010 A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. This partial list of city nicknames in Michigan compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Michigan are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nicknames and slogans that successfully create ... onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of cities, villages, and townships in Michigan References Reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames http www.usacitiesonline.com mottos.htm U.S. cities list U.S. settlement nicknames Michigan Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Michigan cities and towns Category Populated places in Michigan Category Michigan related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Michigan City and town nicknames ... City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Image Cherries1.jpg thumb Nicknames for Eau Claire and Traverse ... Historical nickname commemorating the elaborate garden created and maintained by German immigrant ... more details
J. Daley See also Portal Chicago List of city nicknames in Illinois References Reflist Chicago DEFAULTSORT List Of Nicknames For Chicago Category City nicknames by city name Chicago Category Culture of Chicago, Illinois Category Chicago related lists Nicknames for Chicago Category Names of places ...Refimprove date May 2010 Citation style date July 2008 This article lists nicknames for the city of Chicago , Illinois . Major nicknames Image En Chicago CiteSourceWindyCityHistory01.gif thumb This newspaper article was published by the Cleveland Gazette in 1885 The Windy City &mdash perhaps the best known nickname for Chicago. There are Origin of the name Windy City several different theories on the origin of the nickname. Second City &mdash This was a derogatory nickname for the city used in a 1950s The New Yorker New Yorker article by A. J. Liebling the phrase was later appropriated by a The Second City Chicago comedy troupe . ref Maudelyne Ihejirika. First rate reunion for Second City. Chicago Sun Times, December 18, 1989. 1. ref Chi Town or Chitown &mdash Pronunciation of this nickname can vary from IPA en t a ta n to IPA a ta n from chai town to shy town . Chicago metropolitan area Chicagoland &mdash A term for the city together with its surrounding suburbs. Sometimes the term encompasses the city and the nine counties around it. However, it is also used to mean only the suburbs. Some nicknames are included in Carl Sandburg s 1916 poem Chicago blockquote Hog butcher for the world, br Tool maker, stacker of wheat, br Player with railroads and the nation s freight handler br Stormy, husky, brawling, br City of the big shoulders. Other nicknames are The Queen of the West and The Garden City . Minor nicknames Beirut by the Lake From a Wall Street Journal article during the Council Wars of the 1980s. Chi city Used by Kanye West in the song Homecoming Kanye West song Homecoming and Common entertainer Common in the song Be Common album Chi City City by the Lake Used in the Smashing ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Montana compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Montana are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Billings, Montana Billings The Magic City ref http www.billings.k12.mt.us talesw teamtale start.htm Billings The Magic City , Billings Public Schools website, accessed June 2, 2010. Billings ... Information Site ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Montana Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Montana cities and towns Category Populated places in Montana Category Montana related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Montana City and town nicknames ... more details
A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. When in doubt, use Google s search engine. Thank you. This partial list of city nicknames in Alabama compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Alabama are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to locals, outsiders or their tourism boards. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial ... , February 22, 2004 ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of cities in Alabama References Reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames http www.usacitiesonline.com mottos.htm U.S. cities list U.S. settlement nicknames Alabama Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Alabama cities and towns Category Lists of places in Alabama City Nicknames Category Names of places in the United States ... 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames ... Birmingham.jpg thumb right Birmingham s nickname The Pittsburgh of the South recalls the historical ... historical site in Birmingham. Unsourced contributions will be removed onlyinclude Alabaster, Alabama ... more details
Refimprove date January 2008 A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. This partial list of city nicknames in Massachusetts compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s, and slogan s that city cities and towns in Massachusetts are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nickname s can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nicknames and slogans that successfully ... October 28, 2008 ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of cities in Massachusetts References reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames http www.usacitiesonline.com mottos.htm U.S. cities list U.S. settlement nicknames Massachusetts Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Massachusetts ... Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use ... travel boston boston nicknames What s in a nickname? , Boston.com website, accessed June ..., formerly available from the Lexington Historical Society http archiver.rootsweb.com th read GEN MAT ... , accessed on the original site on April 23, 2007 archived on May 2, 2008. Taunton has three nicknames ... related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States ... more details
A NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS All nicknames added to this list must be supported with a citation from a reliable source per Wikipedia policy. Unreferenced additions will be promptly removed. Thank you. This partial list of city nicknames in Indiana compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities and towns in Indiana are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic ... of the World. ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States List of cities in Indiana References Reflist 2 External links http got.net landauer lists CityOf.html a list of American and a few Canadian nicknames http www.usacitiesonline.com mottos.htm U.S. cities list Indiana U.S. settlement nicknames Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Indiana cities Category Populated ... magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency ... County Fort Wayne Historical Society , accessed April 21, 2007. Where does the term Summit City come ... been chosen for the Prairie City. ref Pittsburgh of the West historical city was an early steel center . ref http web.indstate.edu community vchs thhist.htm Vigo County Historical Society History of Terre ... more details
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This partial list of city nicknames in Oklahoma compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Oklahoma are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Bartlesville, Oklahoma Bartlesville City of Legends. ref http www.bartlesville.com relocation category.php?cat 1035 Relocate to Bartlesville , Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce website, accessed ... List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Oklahoma Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Oklahoma cities and towns Category Populated places in Oklahoma Category Oklahoma related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Oklahoma City and town nicknames Category Oklahoma culture Oklahoma city nicknames ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Oregon compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities in Oregon are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. Many of the unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Albany, Oregon Albany Grass Seed Capital of the World ref http www.albanychamber.com ... , accessed April 16, 2007. ref onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Oregon Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Oregon Category Populated places in Oregon Category Oregon related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Oregon culture City nicknames ... ref Portland, Oregon Portland Main Nicknames of Portland, Oregon Bridgetown ref http www.pdx.edu ... more details
This partial list of city nicknames in Vermont compiles the pseudonym aliases , sobriquet s and slogan s that city cities , towns, and villages in Vermont are known by or have been known by historically , officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce . City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname promote civic pride and build community unity. ref name Wisconsin Muench, David http www.uwex.edu ces cced economies communityindicators communityslogans.pdf Wisconsin Community Slogans Their Use and Local Impacts , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. ref Nickname s and slogans that successfully create a new community ideology or myth ref name Branding are also believed to have economic value. ref name Wisconsin Their economic value is difficult to measure, ref name Wisconsin but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by brand ing themselves by adopting new slogans. ref name Branding Alfredo Andia, http www.monu.org monu7 Branding.pdf Branding the Generic City , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 ref Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. onlyinclude Barre city , Vermont Barre Granite Capital of the World. ref name EpodunkRocks ... WCAX onlyinclude See also List of city nicknames in the United States References reflist U.S. settlement nicknames Vermont Category Lists of city nicknames by U.S. state Vermont cities and towns Category Populated places in Vermont Category Vermont related lists City nicknames Category Names of places in the United States Category Vermont City and town nicknames Category Vermont culture Vermont city nicknames ... more details
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