Vol. 37 No. 4 (1989)
Research Article

New St. Gets a Name

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  • Marion O. Harris
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.1989.37.4.305

Published 1989-12-01

Copyright (c) 1989 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

Morristown, New Jersey, got a new street in 1981. We know its complete history, including particularly its series of informal and, at last, formal names. Members of the Town Council conducted their naming process publicly, stating the reasons for their suggestions, finally deciding on Water Street. Odonymic history is made of such events.

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