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It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.

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'Motown' originated from Detroit, also known as Motown. Motown is short for moter town.

The name, aportmanteau of motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit.

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The name Motown comes from Detroit a motor town.

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Motown was created in Detriot Michigan. Detriot's nickname is the Motor City. Motown comes from this nickname.

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It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.

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