West Central in Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Cabin in Springfield

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

1. First Cabin in Springfield Marker

Inscription. About February, 1830, William Fulbright erected, near this spot, the first cabin built on the site of the present city of Springfield. At the same time, A. J. Burnett built a pole cabin near the natural well, and John Fulbright another near Jones' Spring. The first church service was held and the first church (Methodist) organized in the cabin of William Fulbright. This street was originally named Fulbright, and the settlement was called Campbell and Fulbright Springs.

June 1929

Erected 1929 by University Club. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 37° 12.507′ N, 93° 18.388′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in West Central. Marker is on College Street near New Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is built into the retaining wall on the south side of the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield MO 65806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Red's Giant Hamburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Zagonyi's Charge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker

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also named Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.6 miles away); First School-House in Greene County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Yellow Bonnet Girl (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Springfield (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Also see . . .
1. First Cabin in Springfield. (Submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Springfield-Greene County Local History. (Submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

2. First Cabin in Springfield Marker

The College Street Mosaic Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

3. The College Street Mosaic Wall

Shares the retaining wall with the First Cabin marker.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

4. First Cabin in Springfield Marker

Looking west along College Street

Cowboy on Mosaic Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

5. Cowboy on Mosaic Wall

Skateboarders on Mosaic Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

6. Skateboarders on Mosaic Wall

Bumble Bee on Mosaic Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

7. Bumble Bee on Mosaic Wall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.