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Topeka Street Names Reveal Hidden History | Topeka News
Topeka’s street names are more than just labels—they’re chapters in the city’s history, shaped by founders, landowners, and community voices. From tree-lined avenues like Willow and Elmwood in Potwin Place to the deliberate omission of President Pierce (thanks to his pro-slavery stance), every name carries a story. Some streets honor trailblazers like Cyrus K. Holliday, while others—like SW Western—survived neighborhood pushback. In Hi-Crest, order reigns with alphabetically named streets, contrasting with the personal and historical nods elsewhere. Even presidential ties surface, like the…
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