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Roxy Ann named after 1850s settler I�ve lived in view of this pretty knoll for over five years. How did Roxianne, if that�s the correct spelling, get her name? I speculated that some settler in this area courted his sweetie on that mountain top. Any truth in that one? � Barry H., Medford Good guess, Barry, and maybe not too far from the truth. Roxy Ann Peak, the dominant point directly to the east of Medford (and visible from most parts of the city) was named for Roxy Ann Bowen, wife of John Bowen, after the couple settled near the base of the peak in the 1850s, according to the reference book "Oregon Geographic Names." It is home today to the city�s largely undeveloped 1,740-acre Prescott Park. A hike up the park�s main road (a gate often closes it to vehicle traffic) reveals spectacular views of the valley. ("Since You Asked'' is a daily feature in the Mail Tribune that answers questions from readers on virtually any topic of general interest. To submit a question, e-mail us at [email protected] Please include your name, address and phone number for verification. If you have specific questions about our Web site or other questions about the Mail Tribune, please send them to [email protected] ) Obituaries | Sports | Business | Classifieds | Tempo | Prime Times | So Oregon Sites | Outdoor Journal | Subscribe | Contact | Movies | Advertise | Real Estate Showcase | Archive | Editorials | Letters to the editor | Religion | Wake-up Call | NIE | Cyber Chef | Job Network | So Oregon Weather | WSJ Northwest | Forums | AP Wire | AP Money | F.A.Q. | Awards Ottaway Newspapers, Inc. The Community Newspaper Subsidiary of Dow Jones & Co, Inc Copyright �The Mail Tribune 2000, Medford, Oregon USA