The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-07

poses for which it was originally built, tue
temporary resting place for the dead
Gordon-Named from Hon. w. W. Cor
don, first president Of the Central railroad,
and whose enterprise did much q advance
the prosperity Of Savannah. Tie mOnu-
ment in Wright square also perPetuates the
name If Gordon.
Grssne-From Gen. Nathaniel Greene. q
soldier Of the revolution, to whose memory
q monument has been reared in johnson
square.
Guerard-From Richard D. Guerard, a
well-known citizen.
Gwinnett-From Gov Button Gwinnett,
one of the slgners Of the declaration Of
American independe CO. who came 70 Geor-
gia from England in l712 and settled on st.
GATHERINGS Island. He was killed in duel
by Gen. Lachlan Mcintosh in I'M.
Habsrsham-From James Habersham.
| he vas a member Of the first colonial
council and secretary Of that body. He
was governor Of the colony from July, III,
TO February. 1773, and aided Rev. George
Whitfield in establishing Bethesda.
AN EARLY GOVERNORS NAME.
HaIl-For Lyman Hall, one of the early
| governors of Georgia, elected by the cOnsti-
| tutiOnal convention January. 1884, after the
colonies had established their indepe dence.
| he was leading physician and cult vated
I
| parish of st. John to the provincial con-
| gress, and was one of the signers of the
| declaration Of Independence.
Harden-Afler Thomas II. Harden, father
of the judge Of the city court.
Harris-From Gen. Francis Harris, one of
| the members Of the first general assembly of
Georgia.
HaTison-Derived its name from Gen.
William Henry Harrison. hero of Tippe-
canoe, aftsrward President of the United
States, and grandfather Of the present
President.
Henry-Fron Judge c. s. Henry Of the
city court.
Houston-There are two claims to the
origin of the name of Houston street. which
was desig Jan. -, 1871. By Some it is
claimed TO have been named for Sir Pa rick
Houstown. barorst, but the presumption is
strong that it was named for John Houston.
a leading spirit in the council of safety,
VINO took an active part in the struggles
against British domination, and when Savan-
nah was made a city by an act of the legis-
lature n December, 1889, John Houston was
elected the flowing year to the mayoralty
and was the first mayor Of the city.
Howard-Namedf for Rev. c. w. Howard.
Hull-After Com nodore Isaac Hull.
Hardee-From Noble A. Hardee.
NAMED AFTER NOBILITY.
Huntingdon-Fron Selma, Countess of
Huntingdon, the patroness of Rev. Geo.
Whitfield and Bethesda.
lndian-From the fact that this street is
laid out upon or GEAR the path to the Indian
village of Yamacraw. which in the days of
Oglethorpe and through the pleasant rela-
tons existing between To ni-ehi-chi, the
chief of the tribe, and Oglethorpe the
English colony was firmly settled at
Savannah.
Jackson-Named for Col. James jackson.
who was designated by Gen. Wayne to re-
ceive the surrender OF the city from the
British July II, 1888. Col Jackson was
afterward governor of Georgia.
Jefferson-Named for Thomas Jefferson.
statesman aud President.
LONESOME say the street was named
for Col. NOBLE Wimbsrly Jones, a delegate
from Savannah to the continental con-
gress. Others say it derives its name from
Maj. John Jones, a colonial officer, killed in
the attack on tue city Oct 9, 1779, when
Sergt Jasper fell.
Kollock-Named for DR.. p. NJ Kollock.
prominent physician and planter, several
years ago.
FROM THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY.
Liberty-This street was named in Nav.
1901, and at the time was ION the outer
part of the south common" Ii derives It's
name from the enthusiastic spirit of liberty
which pervaded the town Just at that
period when England was committing out
1912.
Lincoln-Named for Benjamin Lincoln,
nero OF the revolution and the alIy of
D'Estaing in the military operations against
the British during their occupancy of Sa-
vannah. Many of the colored people
imagine that Lincoln street is named for
Abraham Lincoln, and when they parade
they always manage to take in Lincoln
street from South Broad to Broughton, as
mark of respect to their benefactor.
Joachim-This street derives its name
from Rev. j. j. Zubly, one Of whose given
names was Joachim.
Lorch-Named for German citizen of
that name.
AFTER JUDGE M'ALLIsTER.
McAllister-This street was named for
Matthew Hall McAllister, a prominent law
yer of Savannah, who removed to Califor-
MIA and died there. Mr.. McAllister
was at one time candidate for
governor of Georgia, but to his sur
prise, and the surprise of his friends
was defeated by George w. Towns.
He was United States district attorney in
1927, position held by his father under
Washington. Matthew Hall McAllister
was mayor Of Savannah several years,
served in both branches of the general
assembly of this state, and in 1855, FIVE
years after his removal TO San Francisco.
he was appointed the first United States
circuit judge of California.
McAlpin-Derives its name from Henry
McAlpiu, a prominent citizen, and who
served in the city council.
McDonough-This was named for Com
modore Thomas McDonough, famed for
victories over the British fleet in Plattsburc
bay, New York.
McGuire-From an Irish-Americau citi-
zen of that name.
Macon-Named for Hon. Nathaniel Ma
con, distinguished statesman.
Mercer-Derives its name from Gen. FL,
w. Mercer.
New Houston-Derives its name from the
Houston family. AS there is a Houston
street, the propriety of giving New Houston
street another name has been suggested.
Nichols-Named for Alderman George N.
Nichols.
Nicoison-Named for John Nicolson, ESQ.
Ott-From George OFT, well-known cit
izen. now deceased.
IN HONOR OF COMMODORE PERRY,
Perry-Named in honor Of Commodore
Oliver Ii. Perry, the hero Of the defeat of
the British fleet on Lake Erie in 1913, and
who, when the British flag was lowered,
from the deck Of his vessel penned the
famous line to Gen. William H. Harrison.
I'VE have met the enemy, and they are
ours"
Prendergast-Derives its name from f.