John Streett

John Streett (1762 – 1836/1837) was an American politician and military officer from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1799 to 1800 and from 1805 to 1812. He served as a lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812.

Early life John Streett was born in 1762 at "Streett's Hunting Ground" near Rocks, Harford County, Maryland, to Elizabeth and Thomas Streett Jr. His father emigrated from England.

Career In 1799, Streett was commissioned as justice of the peace by Maryland's governor and council. Streett served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, serving from 1799 to 1800 and from 1805 to 1812.

On February 13, 1812, Streett was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of the 7th cavalry regiment district, which comprised Baltimore County and Harford County. He commanded the Harford Horse, the Harford County cavalry regiment, at the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812. His great-grandson was politician Harry Streett Baldwin.

In 1801, Streett built a brick, federal-style home that was later named the Col. John Streett House. Streett died in 1836 or 1837.

Legacy The community of Street, Maryland, previously Highland, was named after Streett's family following the placement of a post office. It was named Street due to the large land holdings in the area by the Streett family. In 1964, a Daughters of the American Revolution chapter was named "Colonel John Streett Chapter" in his honor.