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
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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.
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.
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); First School in Springfield (approx. half a mile away); Zagonyi's Charge
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Also see . . . Springfield-Greene County Local History. (Submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
2. First Cabin in Springfield Marker
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
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
5. Cowboy on Mosaic Wall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
6. Skateboarders on Mosaic Wall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
7. Bumble Bee on Mosaic Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
