10 Wichita Nicknames You Should Know Visual Story

By Jodi K Monroe

Introduction

10 Wichita Nicknames You Should Know Visual Story

Ready to learn more about the different Wichita nicknames? This article dives into the unique...

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Air Capital of the World

Due to its contributions to the aircraft industry, Wichita is known as the Air Capital...

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Cowtown

Another common nickname for Wichita is Cowtown. In the mid-1800s, Wichita was a popular stop...

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Doo-Dah

Wichita is also known by the nickname Doo-Dah. While the origin of this nickname is...

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ICT

ICT is a Wichita name with a straightforward origin. ICT serves as the call letters...

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The River City

Wichita is also known as The River City due to its geographic location. The city...

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Ta Town

Ta Town is a Wichita nickname with a few possible origins. Some believe it arose...

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The 316

Some residents fondly refer to Wichita as the 316. This nickname is a nod to...

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The Dub

The Dub nickname is another play on the city name of Wichita. "Dub" is often...

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The Emerald City

While Seattle is also called The Emerald City, the nickname references a popular children's book...

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The Magic City

The Magic City may be one of Wichita's lesser-known nicknames. In 1889, H. Craig Miner...

Conclusion

In Summary

The Wichita nicknames above range from the historically significant Cowtown to the economically relevant Air...

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