Its name most likely comes from the Shawnee word chilisuagi, meaning "place of the snow-birds". However, other possible meanings of the word include "flight of the wild goose", "frozen duck", and "man made perfect".
The origin of the name is probably derived from the Shawnee word "chilisuagi," meaning "place of the snow-birds."  Other possible meanings include "flight of the wild goose," "frozen duck," and "man made perfect."