By Alli Sewell
Introduction
This article covers interesting Kansas City nicknames and their origins. From the City of Fountains...
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City of Fountains is a well-known moniker among locals, with many non-residents also recognizing it...
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Cowtown is a nickname associated with a few places in the United States, mainly those...
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Unless you're a big fan of jazz, you may not know that the genre has...
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K.C. or KC is an easy-to-understand nickname for Kansas City. This moniker is simply an...
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The Gateway to the Southwest nickname is one that relates to the city's location. The...
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This is a moniker similar to the previously mentioned KC. KCMO simply expands on the...
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One of the more unique monikers for Kansas City is Paris of the Plains. This...
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If you ask people about sports in Kansas City, many will mention the Kansas City...
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Another of the cultural nicknames for the city is the BBQ Capital of the World...
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Kansas City is located close to the population center of the US and the geographic...
Conclusion
Kansas City has no shortage of fun and interesting alternate names. From abbreviations, like KC...
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