Downtown Ann Arbor

Set in 1824, the narrative explores the founding of Ann Arbor by John Allen and Elisha Rumsey, highlighting the charming anecdote behind the town's name, attributed to their wives. While the story of Ann Allen and Mary Ann Rumsey's supposed meeting is fictional, the book emphasizes the significant contributions of early settlers who established schools, a courthouse, a post office, and streetcar lines, shaping the community and leaving a lasting legacy visible in the town's infrastructure and character today.