ST. LOUIS – St. Louis is known by various unique nicknames, including ‘Gateway to the West,’ ‘The Mound City,’ and occasionally ‘Rome of the West.’ However, several lesser-known nicknames are associated with St. Louis.
‘Home of the Blues’ is common, primarily due to the St. Louis Blues hockey team. St. Louis is also home to the St. Louis Cardinals, earning it the moniker ‘Home of the Cards.’ Additionally, because of the iconic Arch and its archway-like shape, St. Louis is recognized as the ‘Gateway to the West.’
But what other names do locals use to refer to their city? We asked our viewers, and they provided some intriguing suggestions:
The 314
Home of Redd Foxx
Cardsnation
The Lou
Hoosierville
Nellyville
Home of Stan “The Man” Musial
Home of the Gooey Butter Cake
Dogtown’
Only Five Hours from Chicago
That Place with That Arch Thing
Vatican USA
The Windy T-Rav
‘World Champions’
4th City
Meeting of the Waters