Where the Streets All Have Names: Jay Street
Originally known as Polk Street, or just J Street, Jay Street was renamed after Founding Father and Chief Justice John Jay in 1903 to…
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Edgewater City Council Recap: March 7, 2023
The Edgewater City Council met last Tuesday, March 7th for their bi-monthly business meeting. A quorum was present, with only Council Member Berg absent…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Ingalls Street
Originally named Tyler, or just I Street, the 9th Edgewater street west of Sheridan was renamed Ingalls in 1903. It’s not named after Laura…
Edgewater City Council Recap: February 21, 2023
The Edgewater City Council met last Tuesday, February 21 for their bi-monthly business meeting. Councilperson Berg was absent, but a quorum was present with…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Harlan Street
Originally H or Harrison Street, the 8th road west of Sheridan was renamed after Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan in 1903 to reflect…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Gray Street
Previously known as Calhoun Street, or just G Street, the 7th street west of Sheridan was renamed after George Gray in 1903 to reflect…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Fenton Street
Originally Van Buren Street, or F Street, the 6th road west of Sheridan was renamed after Reuben Fenton as part of the Supreme Court…
Edgewater City Council Meeting Recap: February 7, 2023
The Edgewater City Council met for a business meeting last Tuesday, February 7th. All City Council members were in attendance, either physically or virtually, and…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Eaton Street
Originally named Jackson, or E Street, the 5th road west of Sheridan was renamed after Benjamin Eaton in 1903 to reflect the new US…
Where the Streets All Have Names: Depew Street
Originally named both Monroe and D Street, the 4th street west of Sheridan was renamed after Chauncey Depew in 1903 to reflect the new…