Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor (pronunciation: æn ˈɑːrbər) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The city's population was 113,934 as of the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the sixth-largest city in Michigan.
Etymology
The city was named after the spouses of the city's founders and for the stands of Bur Oak trees native to the area. The name "Ann Arbor" was given by the founders John Allen and Elisha Rumsey, who named it after their wives, both named Ann, and the word "Arbor", which means "a leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc." in Latin.
Related Terms
- Washtenaw County: The county in which Ann Arbor is located.
- University of Michigan: A public research university in Ann Arbor.
- Michigan Theater (Ann Arbor): A movie palace and performing arts venue located in downtown Ann Arbor.
- Michigan Stadium: The football stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
- Huron River (Michigan): A river running through Ann Arbor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ann Arbor
- Wikipedia's article - Ann Arbor
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