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Barbara and Mabel Streets

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Barbara and Mabel Streets

Havensville, KS | Pottawatomie County

Why does the town have streets named Barbara and Mabel? Barbara was the wife of Richard Croy, one of the early town founders. Mabel was the wife of R.C. Coverdale, who later built an addition to the town.

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