James L. Foley

Foley Road in Cincinnati (See Researcher notes below)

[Newspaper]

Publication: The Cincinnati Post and Times Star

Cincinnati, OH, United States
vol. 81, no. 82, p. 27, col. 6-7

How Was It Named?

FOLEY RD.

The name refers to Capt. James W. Foley, Cincinnati industrialist and Civil War hero. He lived in Delhi and owned property on this street.

Foley came here from Pittsburgh in 1850 and started in the foundry business. He enlisted during the Civil War and distinguished himself in a number of battles before being discharged as Captain in 1865.

When he returned to the city, he bought stock in the Eureka Foundry Co. and later became one of the founders of the J. W. Foley Co., foundry and iron manufacturer.

Foley road extends from Neeb road to Trenton avenue.

— BY RAY STEFFENS.

Keywords:	Hemingray Glass Company : James Foley
Researcher notes:	NOTE: There is great confusion whether or not the writer was referring to "JAMES L. FOLEY," partner in the Hemingray Glass Company, or another Foley. More research is required before any of the information contained on this page is used for reference work.
Supplemental information:
Researcher:	Glenn Drummond
Date completed:	May 6, 2006 by: Glenn Drummond;