St. George, Staten Island was named not for the Roman noble, later martyred, who in fable slew a dragon, but rather for a land baron named George Law, who had acquired Staten Island waterfront rights at bargain prices. He agreed to relinquish some of the rights for a ferry terminal — provided it be named for him! […]
from Forgotten New York http://forgotten-ny.com/2018/02/good-morning-mr-phelps/
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