Kokomo, Indiana

According to legend, Kokomo, Indiana was named after a Miami Indian Chief who lived in the area, Ma Ko Ko Mo -meaning Black Walnut. Founded in 1842 by David Foster, a frontier trader, Kokomo has since become the home to many of the nation's most influential inventions. From the birthplace of the automobile to the introduction of stainless steel and the development of canned tomato juice, Kokomo has been a leader in ingenuity, earning its nickname, the City of Firsts. In this collection of r...