Ray Street


Ray Street is a one-block street running north from Pearl Street to Elm Street, situated between Borton Street and North 9th Street. It first appeared in city directories in 1890. By 2006, no houses remained standing on Ray Street.

The street was named after Mrs. “Ray” Cox, the wife of Charles W. Cox, a developer and builder responsible for constructing the homes on the street. Interestingly, the nearby Borton Street, which runs parallel to Ray Street, was named after Joshua Borton, a lawyer who served as the best man at the Cox wedding.


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