Jackson Street-This street was named after Henry Jackson, one of the original founders of Mankato.

Van Brunt Street-Named after George Van Brunt, who preempted a claim adjacent to Mankato and in 1854 built the first mill in Blue Earth County.

Marshall Street- Named after Marshall T. Comstock, who came to Mankato in 1853 from New York and worked in the lumber and milling business. He died Feb. 17, 1908. His wife was Sarah E. (Patton) Comstock and his son was Willard L.

Willard Street-Judge Willard L Comstock, He is the son of Marshall Comstock. Willard was born in Mankato on Nov. 24, 1861 and went to local grammar and high schools, and the State Normal School. He taught for six years but then decided to study law. In 1890, he was admitted to the practice and in 1905 he was elected a municipal judge. His wife was Phila L. (Fletcher) Comstock. Their children were Philip F. and Dorothy L.

Byron Street-Byron Comstock

Hubbell Avenue-James B. Hubbell, an early pioneer to Mankato came in 1857. He worked first in the tailoring and clothing business, and later was elected as the register of deeds of this county. He became a licensed trader with the Winnebago Indians and he accompanied them to their reservation on the Missouri River when they were forced to leave Blue Earth County.

Maxfield Street-George Maxfield, he came to Mankato in 1856 from West Virginia He had a claim on land that held some of the best building stone in the city. He served as the first alderman and acted as mayor for two years. For a number of years he was the city treasurer.

Dukes Street-Aaron N. Dukes, he came to Mankato in 1856 from Indiana and operated a small general store. He was named provost marshall of Mankato and South Bend and placed the towns under military rule in 1862 when the Sioux Uprising happened.

Ruby Street
Mabel Street
Ruth Street = Members of the Dukes family
Ann Street
May Street

Thompson Street-Reverend James Thompson, he was the father of Mary Ann, Aaron Dukes' wife.

McMahan Street-Dr. William McMahan, he came in 1856 from Kentucky and was known as a "pioneer physician" who was noted for his free treatment of the poor.

Hinckley Street-John S. Hinckley was one of the original founders of Mankato. He arrived in 1852, from Connecticut and served on the first Blue Earth County board of commissioners.

Warren Street-Thomas D. Warren, He was an early and very colorful pioneer. He operated a trading post.

Marsh Street-brothers John, A.Q., and George H., they carried the first mail between St. Paul and Mankato and opened the first general store.

Guenther Street-Jacob Guenther, he came in 1852 from Germany, his small boat flipped on the Minnesota River, killing one of his parters, the rest of the group was rescued by Indians and walked to Mankato. Guenther was also elected one of the first county commissioners.

Swiss Street-Albert W. and Anna Kreig, two young Swiss newlyweds, this family was the first of the settlers at the top of Windmiller Hill.

Kreig Street-Albert W. and Anna Kreig, this street runs east-west in the same area as Swiss street and was named after the boys of the family bought more land in the area.

Lamm Street- after Leo S. Lamm who was born in Mankato on July 23, 1861. He went to local parochial schools and Minnesota State Normal School. He was involved with many organizations, including: Mankato Savings and Building Association, Standard Brewing Company, First National Bank of Mankato, Mankato Public Library and Calvary Cemetery Association. His first marriage was to Tillie Klein who died June 1897. Their children are William S., Alpheus A., Vincent de Paul, and Gregoir I. His 2nd marriage was to Minnie C. Luger, their children are Norbert Leo, Hugo Clements, and George Edward.

Each of the following people had land in the area of their namesake

Patterson Avenue--Lester Patterson

Linder Avenue--Louis Linder

Monks Avenue--George Monks

Coy Street--Ammi Coy, from Hartford, Connecticut

Grant Avenue--Orville Grant

Carroll Street--daughter of James B. Hubbell

Weaver Street--Ed Weaver, county auditor

Pfau Street--Albert R. Pfau Sr., He was born in Prussia and orphaned at the age of 2 when his parents died on a ship on their way to America. He was raised by friends in New York. He eventually became a lawyer and moved first to Wisconsin and then to Mankato. His wife was Cornelia Brown, and their children are James F., Albert R. Jr., Edith and Mary. He was a district judge for Watonwan and Blue Earth Counties.

Haynes Street--Milton B. Haynes, county surveyor and city manager

Moreland Avenue--Basil Moreland, he came in 1853 and built a frame building where he taught school. He was also elected sheriff of the county in 1853.

Shaubut Street--Henry Shaubut, he was an early banker and was prominent in the advancement of public affairs

Bradley Street--Harvey Bradley, he arrived in 1857 and ran a mercantile business.

Dickinson Street--Daniel A. Dickinson, early district judge

Fuller Street--Hiram H. Fuller, one of the first county treasurers

Baker Avenue--James H. Baker, Civil War veteran

Front Street--faces the Minnesota River, originally, the principal means of travel to settlements in the east.

Victory Drive--after the Allied victory in WW II

Val Imm Drive--state senator Val Imm, along with Clarence Crawford, (president of MSU,M) were the catalysts in first optimizing Mankato State’s confined campus, blueprinting a new highland location in an area that was a cornfield at that time. The winding scenic roadway to this new area was eventually named Val Imm Drive.

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Bibliography

The Heritage of Blue Earth County Minnesota.Copyright Julie Hiller Schrader and Curtis Media Corporation 1990. pages 248-250

History of Blue Earth County. Thomas Hughes. Middle West publishing Company. Chicago. 1976