Articles for tag: Michigander

Abraham Lincoln Used “Michigander” as an Insult – The Surprising Origins of Michigan’s Nickname

Did you know Abraham Lincoln popularized “Michigander” as an insult? Discover the surprising political jab behind Michigan’s nickname and how it evolved into a badge of pride. Photo: Lincoln while campaigning for the U.S. Senate in 1858. Credit: picryl.com In Michigan, we love our nicknames. Residents of the Upper Peninsula refer to themselves and are ...