12 Indianapolis Nicknames That Will Surprise You Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

12 Indianapolis Nicknames That Will Surprise You Visual Story

There are numerous Indianapolis nicknames to learn about. This list covers 12 of the most...

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Corn Belt City

The Corn Belt is part of the Midwestern United States that features high levels of...

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Amateur Sports Capital of the World

One of the recognizable monikers for the city is the Amateur Sports Capital of the...

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Circle City

Another Indianapolis nickname that's quite well-known among locals is Circle City. It's primarily connected to...

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Cinderella of the Rust Belt

The Rust Belt is a term for parts of the US that have seen industrial...

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Crossroads of America

The Crossroads of America is the official motto of Indiana. It was adopted in 1937...

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Naptown

One of the city's most unique and interesting nicknames is Naptown. So, why is Indianapolis...

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Racing Capital of the World

Another sports nickname for the city is Racing Capital of the World. The moniker predominantly...

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Indy

Indy is probably the most well-known nickname for Indianapolis. The moniker is simply a colloquial...

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Railroad City

One of the historical nicknames for the area is Railroad City. Indianapolis' railroads date to...

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Sportsville

As discussed, Indianapolis is a big sporting city, leading to the nickname Sportsville. Along with...

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The Hoosier Capital

Most people will be aware of the Indiana fact that the area is called the...

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The Capital City

The Capital City is an easy-to-understand nickname. It simply stems from the fact that Indianapolis...

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Conclusion

In Conclusion

Indiana's capital of Indianapolis has a lot to offer! From being the Racing Capital of...

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