I had heard many of these stories, but I found out a few new nuggets. For instance, my old neighborhood (Jefferson Park) used to be it's own town. It wasn't annexed until 1889. And it really was named after Thomas Jefferson.
Monday, December 01, 2014
How Chicago Neighborhoods Got Their Names
I had heard many of these stories, but I found out a few new nuggets. For instance, my old neighborhood (Jefferson Park) used to be it's own town. It wasn't annexed until 1889. And it really was named after Thomas Jefferson.
