List of city nicknames in Wyoming

This partial list of city nicknames in Wyoming compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Wyoming are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.[1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth"[2] are also believed to have economic value.[1] Their economic value is difficult to measure,[1] but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.[2]

Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Muench, David "Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts", December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :), MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007
  3. ^ Welcome to the official City of Cheyenne Website!, City of Cheyenne. Accessed June 13, 2007. The "Magic City of the Plains" is located at the intersection of Interstates 25 and 80 in southeast Wyoming."
  4. ^ Welcome To Cody Stampede Rodeo & Cody Nite Rodeo!!!, Buffalo Cody Stampede Rodeo. Accessed June 13, 2007. "Welcome to Cody, Wyoming, the Rodeo Capital of the World!"
  5. ^ Claims to Fame - Favorites, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007.
  6. ^ About the Laramie Main street Program, Downtown Laramie. Accessed June 13, 2007. "Its residents will be proud to turn their attentions to its heart and core, reminiscent of and perpetuating Laramie’s reputation as the Gem City of the Plains."
  7. ^ Area Information, The Lovell Chronicle website, accessed June 27, 2010
  8. ^ The World Capital of Whatever, The New York Times by Harold Faber, September 12, 1993.
  9. ^ a b c Tagline Guru City Branding Survey, Tagline Guru website, accessed Aug 18, 2009
  10. ^ Preserve America Community: Rock Springs, Wyoming, Preserve America website, accessed June 10, 2010
  11. ^ Upton, Wyoming Tales and Trails website, accessed June 26, 2011
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