8 Spokane Nicknames and the Reasons for Them Visual Story

By Jonathan Davis

Introduction

8 Spokane Nicknames and the Reasons for Them Visual Story

Discover eight of the most common Spokane nicknames in this interesting article. You'll learn slogans...

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Sun City

The name for the city of Spokane comes from the Spokane Native American Tribe, which...

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Lilac City

Although it may not be Spokane's official nickname, Lilac City is the most popular and...

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Inland Empire

Spokane and the surrounding area became known as the Inland Empire in the late 1800s...

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Hooptown USA

Although the Lilac City moniker may be older and more popular among residents, the official...

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Spoke Vegas

The nickname Spoke Vegas, sometimes written as Spoke-Vegas, alludes to the Nevada city of Las...

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The Kan

This one is straightforward: the Kan, sometimes written as the 'Kan, is just a shortening...

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Skate City USA

Ice skating has a long history in Spokane, so much so that it's become known...

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The Spoke

Although it may not be as new as the Hooptown USA slogan (which only became...

Conclusion

In Summary

Even if you're not a Spokane local, you've probably heard the Lilac City nickname before...

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