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.
- Casper – Oil City
- Cheyenne – The Magic City of the Plains.[3]
- Cody – Rodeo Capital of the World[4]
- Douglas – Jackalope Capital of the World.[5]
- Laramie – Gem City of the Plains.[6]
- Lovell – The Rose City of Wyoming[7]
- Meeteetse
- Riverton – Excellence in service to the Rendezvous City[9]
- Rock Springs – Home of 56 Nationalities[10]
- Saratoga – Where the Trout Leap in Main Street[9]
- Upton – The Best Town on Earth[11]
- Sheridan- The Emerald City
See also
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edit- ^ a b c Muench, David (December 1993). "Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts" (PDF). University of Wisconsin Extension. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 9, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2007.
- ^ a b Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :) Archived 2008-05-21 at the Wayback Machine, MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007
- ^ 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."
- ^ 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!"
- ^ Claims to Fame – Favorites Archived 2008-01-16 at the Wayback Machine, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007.
- ^ About the Laramie Main street Program Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine, 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."
- ^ Area Information Archived 2011-06-12 at the Wayback Machine, The Lovell Chronicle website, accessed June 27, 2010
- ^ Faber, Harold (1993-09-12). "The World Capital of Whatever". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-11-15. References the 1981 rediscovery of black-footed ferrets in and around the community, two years after the species had been declared extinct.
- ^ a b c Tagline Guru City Branding Survey, Tagline Guru website, accessed Aug 18, 2009
- ^ Preserve America Community: Rock Springs, Wyoming, Preserve America website, accessed June 10, 2010
- ^ Upton, Wyoming Tales and Trails website, accessed June 26, 2011