Many streets in
,
and Peak’s Suburban Addition were named for early pioneers who helped establish
Collett — Named for the son of developer Robert S. Munger
Fitzhugh — Named for L.H. Fitzhugh, an early
Gaston — For Capt. William Gaston, an early banker and land developer. Gaston founded Dallas First Bank and owned 400 acres along
. The street was originally named
for one of
Grigsby — For John Grigsby, an early landowner and developer who received a 4,605-acre land tract from Sam Houston.
Junius, Worth, Victor and Carroll — All named for Peak children. Junius was a landowner, Texas Ranger and early
.
Peak — Named for Capt. Jefferson Peak, who moved with his family to
after Peak’s wife, who, upon his death in 1885, had the street renamed to honor her late husband.
