| NAME |
HISTORY |
CITATION |
| 2nd Ave. |
changed to Tower St. [ERM Notes: City of Raleigh built water tower on that street in 1940.] |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| 3rd Ave. |
changed to Latta St. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| 4th St. |
changed to Roberts St. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| "A" St. |
Changed to Kilgore Ave. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Aberdeen Dr. |
New name 1966 for Poole Dr. |
Pl. Dept. |
| Adams Alley |
E. from 413 S. Swain Named for property owner and merchants Leonard A. Adams. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Adams Row |
S. from Rhamkatte Rd., near Caraleigh. Named for property owner, Dallas Adams. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Adams St. |
E. from 1200 Glenwood. Named for John Quincy Adams sixth Pres. of the U.S. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Agnes St. |
Changed from Wood St. in 1966. Name suggested by residents - "the name for the chief or head Sister under Father Woods [sic] administration." Father Wood was in charge of the Catholic orphanage. |
Raleigh Planning Dept. file |
| (T.W.) Alexander Dr. |
RTP - A retired Raleigh insurance executive who served as the foundation's first treasurer. |
Raleigh Times, Tuesday, January 5, 1988 3D |
| Alexander Rd. |
E. from 1900 Glenwood Ave. Named for Alexander Barham, road builder. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Alexander Rd. |
Changed from Barbee Pl. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Alston St. |
Changed from Park St. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Ambleside Dr. |
W. from 221 W. Park Dr. Name suggested by topography of land. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Anderson Dr. |
Lassiter Mill Rd. to city limits changes from Whitaker Dr. to Anderson Dr. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Anderson Heights |
NE of city, reached by White Oak Rd. Named for Dr. Albert Anderson, property owner. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Anwood Pl. |
W. from 403 Glenwood Ave. (Formerly King's Alley) |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Argyle Dr. |
New name in 1966 for Highland Dr. |
Raleigh Planning Dept. file |
| Arlington St. |
E. & W. from end of Pine View. Named for Home Place of Gen. Robert E. Lee |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Ashe Ave. |
SW from 1301 Hillsboro St. Named for Capt. Samuel A. Ashe, North Carolina historian. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |
| Ashe Ave. |
Name to be continued across railroad to Western Blvd. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Ashe Ave. |
Name to be continued across railroad to Western Blvd. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Ashe Pl. |
From Ashe Ave. to Park Dr. |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Ashland |
From Lewis St. (Peachtree to Leesville Rd.) |
"Changes in Street Names Voted by Commissioners," N&O Fri 10 Nov 1944 p16c1-2 |
| Asylum Rd. |
Classified as a public highway…Asylum Road - Raleigh to Upchurch's Store going by Franklin's to Holly Springs |
Wake County Commissioners Minutes 8-11 March 1909 |
| Athens Dr. |
New name in 1966 for Jones Ave. |
Raleigh Planning Dept. file |
| Automotive Way |
formerly Louisburg Road |
Raleigh Times Friday May 20, 1988, 4D |
| Avent Ferry |
Avent's Ferry which ran over Cape Fear River in Chatham County. |
Mrs. Mabel Trull to ERM Dec. 18, 1968 |
| Aycock St. |
E. from 1600 Glenwood Ave. Named for Chas. B. Aycock, Governor of N.C. 1901-1905. |
Gertrude Gunter, "Origin of Street Names in Raleigh." Unpublished typescript prepared for WPA Writers Program, Aug 17, 1938. |