As I travelled the East Coast of the USA, and even more since I live here now, I have noticed a large number of thoroughfares that incorporate either White Horse or Black Horse in their name. For example, on the 9 mile drive to my office I encounter White Horse Pike, White Horse Rd., White Horse Ave, and Black Horse Pike. I notice this all up and down the Jersey Shore, and remember it in the Boston area as well. Anyone know the historical significance of this? Is it a matter of folklore? Any songs or stories about them?

Mick