History in plain sight: Origins of eight of Columbia’s busiest street names

Though street names might not seem like an exciting topic at first glance, some of Columbia’s busiest roads pay tribute to fascinating history that’s not immediately apparent.

Often named after significant Revolutionary War figures or people who contributed to the development of Columbia, there’s an interesting story behind several of the streets USC students and Columbia residents travel on every day.

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