FAQ
Q: Why are you spelling Muncie like that?
A: The Munsee are a subtribe of the Lenape people who, led by Buckongahelas, arrived in the area in the 1790s. They founded several villages, including one known as Munsee Town, along the White River. The trading post was later renamed Muncietown, then shortend to Muncie, to make the new city more inviting to white potential residents.
Q: What's with the hippo?
A: The Purple Hippo is a beloved symbol representing a nostalgic piece of local history
Q: Why are you doing this?
A: I got tired of hearing people complain that there was "nothing to do in this town".