What was Muncie, Indiana originally called?
Munsee Town
Buckongahelas Town
Delaware City
Indianapolis Village
Answer
Muncie, Indiana was originally called Buckongahelas Town, named after the legendary Delaware Chief. The Lenape (Delaware) people, led by Buckongahelas, arrived in the area in the 1790s and founded several villages, including one known as Munsee Town.
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