Danby Renamed “Prospect Park” in 1874

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1874

Danby Renamed “Prospect Park” in 1874

Danby’s name was changed to Prospect Park because the Village fathers thought it would improve the image of the town. (Danby had quite the reputation at that time.) Stacy’s Corners and Prospect Park both grew and gradually merged.

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