#33 Ann Arbor Stories: Dirty Rotten Founders

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Jun 8, 201700:18:07Arts

Rugged pioneers John Allen and Elisha Rumsey founded Ann Arbor in 1824 and named their new town Ann Arbor because, 1.) Both of their wives had "Ann" in their names and, 2.) The wives frequently relaxed and chatted under...

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