"I am Myself a Citizen of No Mean City" and other slogans for Indianapolis

Yesterday's Indianapolis · Jul 20, 2026 · 19m

Indianapolis has used various slogans over the years. The "Circle City" is perhaps the most prominent, while "The Pivot City" had its moment in the sun. The slogan "No Mean City" has a long history of being associated with Indianapolis, and continues to be used to promote the city today. In this podcast we will explore some of the history behind these three slogans, and take a more in depth look at the origins of "No Mean City."

'No Mean City' and Calvin Fletcher" Blog Post - https://www.class900indy.com/post/no-mean-city-and-calvin-fletcher

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