Named afterGovenor John Stephen Hampton, 1862-1868. His son, G.E. Hampton was Acting Comptroller-General of the Fremantle Convice Establishment.DescriptionThis road formerly extended between Hill Street (now Knutsford Street) and John Street (now Ellen Street?). Name changed by gazettal 01.12.1916. Section between High and Knutsford Streets was called Ord Street from 1919 until 1952.