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October 17, 2001 <br /> Naming of the Stevens Bridge <br /> Local History Club <br /> The Local History Club is requesting that the bridge spanning Stevens Creek in the 2800 <br /> block of West Center Street be named Stevens Bridge in honor of the Stevens Family. <br /> The Stevens Family was the first permanent settlers in Macon County. Leonard and Alice <br /> Gates Stevens came to the area from New York as early as 1821. Buel Stevens built the <br /> second house in Macon County. Leonard's sons, Buel, Dorus, Luther and Joseph,purchased <br /> eight tracts of land totaling 440 acres near Stevens Creek. Stevens Creek was named for the <br /> Stevens Family. The designated bridge lies in the middle of the Stevens' original settlement. <br /> The request is a legitimate request marking a significant part of Decatur's history. Staff <br /> recommends approval of the request to name the bridge Stevens Bridge. <br /> If the Commission approves the request, it will be forwarded to City Council in the form of a I <br /> resolution naming the bridge. <br />