trying to learn correct english.

I would like to know the correct way to say the following. Is it, an historical site, or is it a historical site?

[blacknomi]

I say "a". Google doesn't seem to agree. Take your pick.

[Dandelion]

Originally Posted by Ann O'Brien

I would like to know the correct way to say the following. Is it, an historical site, or is it a historical site?

Ann, I always say "a historical site", but not everybody would agree with me, so you might like to take a look at the following:

webster.commnet.edu/grammar/determiners/determiners.htm

www.englishforums.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=68126

[Tdol]

They are both used. If you say 'an', then the 'h' should be silent. It's an affectation that some people think is stylish, though I must say that I am not one of them. During the recent election in the UK, I heard it about a thousand times. I would avoid the use of 'an' with an asirated 'h' because that is used by those journalists who don't know any better.

[blacknomi]

An herb tea, please.

[Dandelion]

If you don't mind, I'd just as soon have mine with an "h" and an "a".