The name “Drake” can be seen on numerous landmarks and locations in the Tennessee Valley, although they are not all named for the same Drake family.
This week, the Drake we will discuss is the namesake for Drake Avenue–one of the main roads through residential Huntsville–as our series on famous roads continues.
Who was Drake Avenue named for?
The namesake for Drake Avenue shows just how old the city of Huntsville really is. The road is named for Revolutionary War soldier John Drake.
Originally from New Jersey, Drake moved his family to Huntsville in the early 1800s…