Where do I find out when a certain street was built?

Question

I bought a house that was built in 1978.  There is now a road by it, that changes the distance of my front yard.  I need to know if that road was there before the house or after the house existed.

Answer 1

You can always try googleing it, but you need to be throe. Ask when ___ street in ______ city in ______ state was installed

Answer 2

You should be albe to locate that at the register of Deeds office if it affects your property.