10 Kansas City Nicknames You Should Know Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

10 Kansas City Nicknames You Should Know Visual Story

This article covers interesting Kansas City nicknames and their origins. From the City of Fountains...

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City of Fountains

City of Fountains is a well-known moniker among locals, with many non-residents also recognizing it...

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Cowtown

Cowtown is a nickname associated with a few places in the United States, mainly those...

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Cradle of Jazz

Unless you're a big fan of jazz, you may not know that the genre has...

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K.C.

K.C. or KC is an easy-to-understand nickname for Kansas City. This moniker is simply an...

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Gateway to the Southwest

The Gateway to the Southwest nickname is one that relates to the city's location. The...

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KCMO

This is a moniker similar to the previously mentioned KC. KCMO simply expands on the...

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Paris of the Plains

One of the more unique monikers for Kansas City is Paris of the Plains. This...

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Soccer Capital of America

If you ask people about sports in Kansas City, many will mention the Kansas City...

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The BBQ Capital of the World

Another of the cultural nicknames for the city is the BBQ Capital of the World...

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The Heart of America

Kansas City is located close to the population center of the US and the geographic...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

Kansas City has no shortage of fun and interesting alternate names. From abbreviations, like KC...

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