This partial list of city nicknames in Indiana compiles the

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s and slogans that

cities A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ...

and towns in

Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ...

are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their

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boards or

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. 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.Muench, Davi
"Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts"
, December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value. Their economic value is difficult to measure, but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "

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ing" themselves by adopting new slogans.Alfredo Andia
Branding the Generic City
, MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 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. * Albion – Gateway to the Chain O' Lakes *

Bedford Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 Census, the population of the Bedford built-up area (including Biddenham and Kempston) was 106,940, making it the second-largest settlement in Bedfordshire, behind Luton, whilst ...

– Stoner CityJacob Platt Dunn (1912)
Indiana Geographical Nomenclature
''Indiana Magazine of History'', Volume 8, page 81. * Bloomington **B-Town **University City * Bluffton **Asphalt City **Parlor City * Carmel – Roundabout Capital of the World * Chesterton – Gateway to the Dunes * Churubusco – Turtle Town, U.S.A. * Clay City – Mayberry of the MidwestRich Davis
Words to live by; Pride extends from 'Best Town on Earth' to 'Hub of Universe'
''Evansville Courier & Press'', January 27, 2008. *

Columbus Columbus is a Latinized version of the Italian surname "''Colombo''". It most commonly refers to: * Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer * Columbus, Ohio, capital of the U.S. state of Ohio Columbus may also refer to: Places ...

– Athens of the PrairieU.S. City Monikers
Tagline Guru website, accessed January 5, 2008 * Crawfordsville – Athens of Indiana * Elkhart ** City of Musical Doings ** RV Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Products
, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. * Elwood – Gem City of the Gas Belt or Buckle of the Gas Belt *

Evansville Evansville is a city in, and the county seat of, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. The population was 118,414 at the 2020 census, making it the state's third-most populous city after Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, the largest city in ...

**Crescent CityJacob Platt Dunn (1912)
Indiana Geographical Nomenclature
''Indiana Magazine of History'', Volume 8, page 79. "Evansville is the 'Crescent City' from its location on the outer side of a curve on the Ohio River; the 'Pocket City' from its location in and as the metropolis of that part of the State popularly designated at 'The Pocket.'" **Pocket City **River CityRich Davis
Words to live by; Pride extends from 'Best Town on Earth' to 'Hub of Universe'
''Evansville Courier & Press'', January 27, 2008. "Evansville has long been 'Stoplight City' to truckers thanks to the dozen or so red lights on U.S. 41. ...And while it's true you'll find 'River City' atop Downtown Evansville's Main Street arches from the 1980s, it could just as easily proclaim Pocket City or Heavensville." **Stoplight City **Heavensville **Evansvegas * Fort Wayne **City of Churches **City That Saved Itself **Magnet Wire Capital of the World **Summit City * Gary **City of the CenturyTHE MAGIC CITY OF STEEL
accessed April 21, 2007. "Local boosters referred to the Town of Gary as the 'Magic City' and the 'City of the Century.'" **Magic City **Steel City * Goshen – Maple City * Greensburg – Tree City * Huntington – Lime City * Indianapolis **Amateur Sports Capital of the World **Circle City **Crossroads of America **Indy **India-no-placeIndia-no-place No More
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'', June 11, 1984, accessed July 27, 2012" **Naptown **Railroad City * Jeffersonville – Jeff * Kokomo – City of Firsts * La Porte **City of LakesLaPorte, Indiana
accessed July 18, 2013. **Maple City * Logansport ** City of Bridges ** City of Churches *

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– Queen City or Queen City of the Gas Belt * Martinsville ** City of Mineral Water ** Goldfish Capitol of the World * Medaryville **Tatertown **Mudville *

Mishawaka Mishawaka is a city on the St. Joseph River, in Penn Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 51,063 as of the 2020 census. Its nickname is "the Princess City". Mishawaka is a principal city of the South Be ...

**Peppermint Capital of the WorldA History of Excellence
, City of Mishawaka website, accessed June 19, 2009 **Princess City *

Muncie Muncie ( ) is an incorporated city and the seat of Delaware County, Indiana. Previously known as Buckongahelas Town, named after the legendary Delaware Chief.http://www.delawarecountyhistory.org/history/docs/lenape-villages.pdf It is located in ...

**Funcie ** Middletown ** Little Chicago *

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** Barbecue City ** Circus Capital of the World * Richmond ** Quaker City of the West ** Rose City * Rockville – Covered Bridge Capital of the World * Roselawn – Naked City *

South Bend South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total of 103,453 residents and is the fourt ...

** Lotion CityJacob Platt Dunn (1912)
Indiana Geographical Nomenclature
''Indiana Magazine of History'', Volume 8, page 80. ** Metropolis of Northern Indiana ** Wagon City *

Speedway Speedway may refer to: Racing Race tracks *Edmonton International Speedway, also known as Speedway Park, a former motor raceway in Edmonton, Alberta *Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a motor raceway in Speedway, Indiana Types of races and race cours ...

– Racing Capital of the World *

Terre Haute Terre Haute ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, about 5 miles east of the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a ...

**Queen City of the Wabash **Crossroads of America ''(National Road/ U.S. Route 40 and Dixie Bee Rd/

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met in downtown)'' **Prairie City ''(eastern edge of the Great Plains/prairies)'' **Pittsburgh of the West ''(historical: city was an early steel center)'' * Valparaiso **Vale of Paradise **Valpo * Van Buren – Popcorn Capital of the World *

Vincennes Vincennes (, ) is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. It is next to but does not include the Château de Vincennes and Bois de Vincennes, which are attache ...

– Indiana's First CityVision
, Knox County (Indiana) Chamber of Commerce website, accessed 20 November 2011 *

Warsaw Warsaw ( pl, Warszawa, ), officially the Capital City of Warsaw,, abbreviation: ''m.st. Warszawa'' is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland, and its population is officia ...

**Lake City **Orthopedic Capital of the WorldWarsaw: a growing "orthopedics capital of the world."
''Indiana Business Magazine'', January 1, 2006. "Five industries employing more than 5,500 have earned Warsaw, long dubbed "Lake City" because of its three lakes, a new moniker. Today, Warsaw is also known as the 'Orthopedic Capital of the World.'"

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