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The Spirit of Tradition Frankenmuth was founded in 1845 by a group of 15 German-Lutheran missionaries from Neuendettelsau, Germany, who came to this area for the purpose of teaching Christianity to the Chippewa Indians. The city's name is derived from the province from which the settlers came, "Franken," and "muth," a German word meaning "courage." Only seven years after the settlers' arrival, Frankenmuth boasted 80 cabins and farmhouses, and by 1854, Frankenmuth residents formally organized a township. In 1904, the Village of Frankenmuth came into existence, and city status came on October 1, 1959, after a vote of the people approved the measure. Today, Frankenmuth is a thriving community of nearly 5,000 residents who take great pride in preserving the town's heritage, traditions and beauty. Well-tended flowers and lush greenery surround what many describe as the most authentic Bavarian architecture anywhere in the United States, while Frankenmuth businesses paint a backdrop to one of America's loveliest main streets. The Spirit of Togetherness Manicured yards surround well-maintained homes throughout neighborhoods new and old in Frankenmuth. Homeowners take great pride in living here, and this pride is apparent to anyone driving through the residential areas of the city. Frankenmuth is a 2007 America in Bloom champion, recognized nationally for its outstanding community assets, including cleanliness, environmental efforts, citizen involvement, heritage preservation, urban forestry, landscaping, floral displays and parks. In Frankenmuth, safety is a priority and people look out for one another. Caring and friendly neighbors are the roots of this strong community, and they band together to help each other. When neighbors are as united as they are in Frankenmuth, a safe community is the result. Our community and its police department are dedicated to the philosophy of community policing, which ensures we continue to work together to maintain the high quality of life that our citizens have come to expect.