Home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is the county seat of Washtenaw County and one of the ten largest cities in the state.
The northeastern part of the city is divided by the Huron River, which enters the city at its north-central point, flowing southeast, to exit at the east-central point, where it is just south of Concordia University.
Ann Arbor is belted by I-94, US 23, and M-14. For the most part, city streets are set up in a grid pattern, with major roads branching out from the downtown district, most of them leading to I-94, US 23, or M-14. The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority operates bus transportation within the city and to nearby Ypsilanti, while a zero-fare bus service connects the University of Michigan campuses. The Amtrak Wolverine line connects Ann Arbor with Chicago, Illinois and Pontiac, Michigan, via Detroit.
Ann Arbor was settled by John Allen, from Virginia, and Elisha Walker Rumsey, of New York, who came in 1823. The town was platted the following year, and named for the natural groves (arbors) that were prominent in the area, and for the founders' wives, both of whom were named Ann. Originally, it was written as one word - Annarbour. Rumsey died in 1827, and Allen became the town's first postmaster on December 8, 1824, as well as the village president and publisher of its first newspaper.
Among early settlers of the village, were large numbers of German and Irish immigrants, although they were outnumbered by Canadians. After becoming targets of animosity during World War I, many of its new German citizens left the village, including four professors in the university's German department.
Ann Arbor became the county seat in 1827 and was incorporated as a village in 1833, and as a city in 1851.
In 1839, the Michigan Central Railroad extended its track to the city. During World War II, the Willow Run Ford plant produced thousands of B-24 Liberator bombers, and military personnel and civilian workers increased the population of the village.
In the 1960s, Ann Arbor developed a reputation for leftist politics, a designation that continues today, largely centered around the University of Michigan campus. Most of the city's elected positions are held by Democrats.
Although the University of Michigan dominates the city in many ways, it is not the only college or university in Ann Arbor. Others include Concordia University, Cleary University, and a satellite campus of the University of Phoenix.
The focus of this category is on Ann Arbor, Michigan. Topics relating to the city itself are clearly appropriate here, as are local industries, businesses, schools, places of worship, organizations, and events, many of which will be covered in subcategories.
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Created for the purpose of serving as a catalyst for economic development, a task accomplished through building awareness of the region as a destination for business and manufacturing development and growth. Its entrepreneurial and business development services are featured, project reports are posted, and a guide to available business or industrial sites is put forth. Available jobs are posted to the site, and job seekers may browse job postings.
https://annarborusa.org/
Chartered through the First United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Troop 4 has been in service to area youth and the Ann Arbor community since 1917. Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the troop has long been involved in community service projects, as well as its traditional educational, wilderness, and camping programs. Recent community service projects are reported on its site, along with a scout and family handbook, and calendar of events.
https://annarbor4.mytroop.us/
Meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, its chartering organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Troop 7 was formed at the YMCA in 1918 and has served thousands of scouts over the years that it has been in operation. A profile of the troop is presented, along with a calendar of events, leadership opportunities and responsibilities, information on merit badges and scout advancement, maps to its meeting location, leadership contacts, and an informational blog are included.
https://troop7annarbor.org/
Ann Arbor is one of the ten largest cities in Michigan, by population, and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The official municipal website features a calendar of events, answers election, and ballot questions, and citizens can sign up for permanent absentee voting. The city council and mayor’s office are introduced, with contacts and office hours, and a schedule of public meetings, minutes, agendas, and videos of public meetings are available. Public notices are posted to the site.
https://www.a2gov.org/
Incorporated as a not-for-profit organization, Destination Ann Arbor was created to enhance the economy of the Ann Arbor area and Washtenaw County, in general, through its promotion as a destination for overnight and day visitors. Its objectives are listed, information on visitor spending within the county, and a guide to local attractions and events, restaurants, hotels and other guest lodging facilities, the University of Michigan, and itinerary ideas.
https://www.annarbor.org/
Formerly known as the Washtenaw Land Trust, the LLC has expanded its reach, seeking to protect Michigan forests, fields, wetlands and rivers throughout Washtenaw and Jackson counties, acting, as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, to acquire properties of interest to its stakeholders, either directly or through conservation easements. The lands under its protection are identified, with visitor guidelines, volunteer opportunities, and stewardship projects.
https://legacylandconservancy.org/
Published since 2010, the print magazine focuses on the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, publishing articles on a variety of topics of interest or related to the Ann Arbor community, such as highlighting local business profiles and news, local politics and issues, community events, arts and culture, and other features, columns, and blogs. Other resources include advertising opportunities, registration for five days per week of curated local news, and contact data.
http://www.theannmag.com/
