How did the city of Milwaukee get it's name?

Question

I need help with my social studies homework. Please?

Answer 1

Milwaukee received its name from the Indian word Millioke which means "The Good Land", or "Gathering place by the water." Another interpretation is "beautiful or pleasant lands".[4] Early explorers called the Milwaukee River and surrounding lands various names: Melleorki, Milwacky, Mahn-a-waukie, Milwarck, and Milwaucki. For many years, printed records gave the name as "Milwaukie". A Short History of Milwaukee, by William George Bruce, gives the story of Milwaukee's final name:

"[O]ne day during the thirties of the last century a newspaper calmly changed the name to Milwaukee, and Milwaukee it has remained until this day."[5]
Milwaukeeans themselves confuse outsiders in their pronunciation of the name. It is often pronounced close to M'waukee, which is humorously observed on some T-Shirts sold.

Answer 2

The correct answer comes from those who sponsor and represent it, such as a tourist information place, that says. . . . .

Milwaukee is the largest city in the state and the 19th largest city in the U.S. Milwaukee's name is derived from the Native American name, Milliocki, which means "gathering place by the waters."

Answer 3

In the 17th century, it was called Mahn-a-waukee Seepe (“Gathering Place by the River”) by local Indians. Therefore, I guess with the time they shortcut it, by removing the word "Seepe".

Answer 4

Look up the city of MIllwaukee on the PC

Answer 5

Go here...http://www.milwaukeecountyhistsoc.org/timeline.htm

Answer 6

ask the internet! not another person.

Answer 7

Wow! Thanks! I was asking myself the same question the other day