Today in Bajan History| February 24th 1838 The Birth of Street Naming and Numbering

February 24, 2026 00:03:48
Today in Bajan History| February 24th 1838 The Birth of Street Naming and Numbering
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Today in Bajan History| February 24th 1838 The Birth of Street Naming and Numbering

Feb 24 2026 | 00:03:48

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On February 24, 1838, legislation was approved to formally name and number the streets, alleys, and buildings of Bridgetown, bringing order to a rapidly growing town. Prior to this, navigation was difficult due to unclear or inconsistent street identification.

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