By Stephanie Lee
EVER SEEN A STREET, a neighborhood or a place around Hampton Roads and wondered where the name came from? The Virginian-Pilot has dug up the history behind the quirky and intriguing names that characterize this region, including "Hampton Roads" itself. The stories are sometimes mysterious, sometimes funny and always rich with the people, struggles and natural forces that have shaped the places we call home.
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