Government Plaza in Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Pillars on Public Square

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 23, 2026

1. Pillars on Public Square Marker

Inscription.
These pillars stood at the front of the Greene County Courthouse on the public square, serving Greene County from April 1, 1861 until March 23, 1912

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1912.

Location. 37° 13.055′ N, 93° 17.534′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in Government Plaza. It is at the intersection of North Boonville Avenue and East Central Street, on the left when traveling south on North Boonville Avenue. Marker is located at the southwest grounds of Greene County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 915 N Boonville Ave, Springfield MO 65802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Ozarks,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Pearson Mill Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Bailey School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benton Avenue A.M.E. Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Stone Chapel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fairbanks Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alberta's Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civil War Entrenchments (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 23, 2026

2. Pillars on Public Square Marker

Located at the southwest part of Greene County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.