The city of Muncie was incorporated in 1865. Contrary to popular legend, the city is not named after a mythological Chief Munsee, rather it was named after Munsee Town, the settlers' name for the Indian village on the site, "Munsee" meaning a member of the Lenape people or one of their languages.

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Walnut Street Downtown Muncie 20 years ago and now.