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The American system of government is modeled after Rome so I would say overall the US governmental interest was more roman focused but I would say philhellenic sentiment was also there though not as forthright. it is not until the late 1800s that i would say American focus on ancient Greece peaked into infatuation.
as for the naming just look at the military tract system that divided up the land. its why palces are inundated with such names. in that specific instance of new york those names are due to the clerk being also an educator