Mexican War Street question (Pittsburgh, Taylor: neighborhood, living, land)

[Angorlee]

where did the name come from? I don't assume that there was a war with the Mexicans as far north as Pittsburgh. Anyone know?

[Hopes]

Google and Wiki are your friends. See the explanation below:

The Mexican War Streets were laid out in 1848 by General William Robinson, Jr. who later became mayor of the city of Allegheny. Just returned from service in the Mexican–American War, he subdivided his land and named the new streets after the battles and generals (Buena Vista Street, Filson Way, Monterey Street, Palo Alto Street, Resaca Place, Sherman Avenue, Taylor Avenue) of that war.

Mexican War Streets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Check out the neighborhood's website too: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/wt/...r_streets.html

[Hopes]

Here's a very detailed account of the history of the Mexican War Streets:

Mexican War Streets Historic District, Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh PA 15212

Although it doesn't provide more information as to the name (which is pretty straight forward in wiki), it has a lot of information about when and how the streets were developed along with more Robinson family history.

[creepsinc]

What is this, 1993?

[creepsinc]

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