Old Village Magazine

6 www.OldVillageMountPleasant.com | www.ColemanBoulevard.com feature by Englishman and landowner Jonathan Scott for the English sovereigns. Lucas Street – The street was named for Jonathan Lucas, an English millwright who purchased the Greenwich Mill in 1793. It has been reported that he built a combination rice and saw mill powered by water on Shem Creek. McCants Street – T.G. McCants, mayor of Mount Pleasant from 1928 to 1933, was a member of a prominent family of planters dating prior to the Civil War. McCormick Street – This street was named after H. L. P. McCormick, who bought out the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company and was intendant (mayor) from 1872 to 1874. Middle Street – The name of this street was on the 1847 plan for Hilliardsville. Mill Street – The street originally led to Jonathan Scott’s Greenwich Mill on Shem Creek. Pitt Street – The street was named by Jonathan Scott for Sir William Pitt, Earl of Chatham and prime minister of England from 1766 to 1768. Royall Avenue – The name of this street was changed from Common Street in 1950. The Royalls were prominent planters, and Robert V. Royall served as town surveyor in 1889 and intendant (mayor) from 1898 to 1914. Scott Street – This street was named for Jonathan Scott, the original owner of Greenwich Village and Greenwich Mill. Venning Street – The street was named for property owner Nicholas Venning. His father, Col. Samuel Venning, defended the settlement during the Revolutionary War. His relative, Elias Venning, was intendant (mayor) from 1865 to 1866. Whilden Street – This street was named for Elias Whilden, a landowner and planter appointed to layout the original town with Andrew Hibben, Joshua Toomer and Samuel Venning following Mount Pleasant’s 1837 incorporation. He was intendant (mayor) from 1857 to 1858. The names on these streets and many others came to us as a legacy from the early inhabitants, landowners, prominent businessmen and community leaders. Of course, the future holds even more growth and change; contribute to that growth and maybe a street will be named after you. Breaking the Mold Throw out everything you think you know about financial advisors. We’re redefining what it means to be an advisor to today’s modern family. 843.972.4402 3301 Salterbeck Street Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Jeremy A. Ellisor founder / lead advisor www.convergent fg.com For more photographs and history of the Old Village, visit www.OldVillageMagazine.com .