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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the county seat for Greene County
Springfield is in Greene County
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Nationally renowned sports artist Amadee Wohlschlaeger of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in St. Louis, Missouri, conceptualized and designed "The Boy and The Man" in the form of a drawing in 1963 that was unveiled to the public in the August 18th . . . — — Map (db m72165) HM
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . — — Map (db m162222) HM
Born October 4, 1944 in Tampa, FL
To Tony and Oliva (Cuervo) La Russa
Brother to Eva
Married Elaine Coker on December 31, 1973
Father to Bianca and Devon
Made big-league debut with Kansas City Athletics May 10, 1963
Played six . . . — — Map (db m173438) HM
As the Confederates advance neared town, Union Brig. Gen. Egbert B. Brown belatedly realized that a dozen houses south and west of Fort No. 4 would block his fire. He immediately ordered the houses burned to deprive the enemy of cover, allowing . . . — — Map (db m170780) HM
Born in St. Louis, MO in 1918 to
Robert and Alice Broeg
Attended Cleveland High School and
the University of Missouri - Columbia
Married to the late Dorothy Carr
Married to Lynette Anton since 1977
Associated Press Sportswriter in . . . — — Map (db m72135) HM
Born in Shelby, NC in 1940 to
Pink and Zannie Bell
Attended Cleveland High School
and the University of Minnesota
Father to Tracie, Bobby, Jr., and Joshua
Two-time All-American Linebacker/Defensive End
at the University of Minnesota . . . — — Map (db m72110) HM
Born June 23, 1939
Father to Jay & Stephen
Married Vicki Korner August 7, 1987
Died February 1, 2012
College basketball coach with 578-265 record including 373-202 in 19 NCAA seasons & directed his teams to 12 NCAA Division I . . . — — Map (db m173550) HM
Born June 13, 1958 in Centralia, Missouri
Daughter of Harold and Shirley Burnett
Sister to Greg Burnett and Jeanne (Burnett) Dorr
Aunt to Joy (Dorr) Bittle, Dustin Dorr and Holly (Dorr) Hopson
Graduated from Centralia High School in . . . — — Map (db m173544) HM
Norman Stewart was born January 20, 1935 in Shelby County, Missouri. In 1952, he enrolled at the University of Missouri, becoming a standout in both basketball and baseball for the Tigers. Stewart was a two-time team captain, and all-Big Seven . . . — — Map (db m173442) HM
The Confederate Cemetery
After the Civil War, women's groups in the South, known collectively as Ladies' Memorial Associations (LMA), undertook efforts to consolidate the remains of Confederate soldiers. In 1866, a group of women in . . . — — Map (db m162236) HM
Born June 29, 1949 in Canton, Ohio
to John and Evelyn Dierdorf
Married to Debbie Grzywacz on November 2, 1979
Father to Dan, Kristen, Dana and Katherine
Played at the University of Michigan where he was named to seven All-American Teams . . . — — Map (db m72214) HM
Born in Mountain Grove, MO, in 1902 to
Frederick W. and Charlotte Faurot
Attended Mountain Grove High School
and University of Missouri-Columbia
Married to Mary Davidson
Father to Jane, Aileen, and Julie
Blue-Gray Game Hall of Fame . . . — — Map (db m72211) HM
Born November 9, 1931 in New Athens, IL
to Edgar and Lietta (Fanke) Herzog
Married to Mary Lou Sinn on February 8, 1953
Father to Debra, David and Jim
Batted .285 while playing for the New York Yankees' Minor League club, the Joplin . . . — — Map (db m72158) HM
Born December 24, 1931 in Hartville, Missouri
To William Thomas and Tina (Russell) Wynn
Sister to Jewell, Virginia, Marie, Lena, Tom Jr. and Russell
Graduated from Hartville High School in 1949, Southwest Missouri State College (now . . . — — Map (db m173449) HM
Born in 1941 in Haddonfield, New Jersey
Son to William and Edwina Reynolds
A brother to Bill and Jack
Father to Stephanie Hasse, grandfather to Jacob and Sylvia Hasse
First appeared on TV at age 14 on NBC's "The Today Show" . . . — — Map (db m173441) HM
Born June 7, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO
to Harold and Fern Filbert
Married to Glenda Hall on March 26, 1983
Father to Scott, Laura, Lisa, Preston, Lydia,
Brian and Brent Filbert, Michael and Terry
Dodson, and Chris Boettcher
Lettered in . . . — — Map (db m72166) HM
Born on April 27, 1952 in Akron, Ohio
Son of George and Gay (Robbins) Pinkel
Father to Erin, Geoff and Blake
Married Missy Martinette on June 27, 2015
Kenmore High School - Akron, Ohio, graduate and All-City wide receiver
1969 Kenmore . . . — — Map (db m173552) HM
Born March 3, 1935 to Hobson and Maude (Cramer) Bess
Married to Nelda (McCann) Bess on May 27, 1961
Father to Garron, Janell and Brian
Grandfather to Taylor, Kolby, Kiley and Bryelle
1953 graduate of Oak Ridge H.S., where he played . . . — — Map (db m173546) HM
Born in Glen Dale, WV in 1953 to
Jack and Ethel Brett
Attended El Segundo (CA) High School
Married Leslie Davenport in 1992
Father to Jackson, Dylan, and Robin
Spent his entire 21-year Major League
career in Kansas City
Only . . . — — Map (db m72136) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m79808) HM WM
Born in Chicago, IL in 1923 to
Henry and Nellie Wilszek
Attended Lew Wallace High School
and Purdue University
Married Phyllis Persha in 1953
Father to Hank Jr., Dale, Stu, Julia
Gary, and Mary Nell
Head Coach and Vice President . . . — — Map (db m72130) HM
Born in Holyoke, MA, in 1924 to
Earle and Kathleen Buck
Attended Lakewood High School and
Ohio State University
Married to Carole Lintzenich
Father to Beverly, Jack Jr., Christine, Bonnie,
Dan, Betsy, Joe, and Julie
St. Louis . . . — — Map (db m72090) HM
Born in Kansas City, Kansas
to Pat and Pam Stiles
Attended Claflin High School, Claflin, KS and
Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO
USA Today and Parade High School All-American First Teams - 1997
Missouri Valley . . . — — Map (db m72108) HM
Born February 12, 1949 in Boonville, MO
To Jim Frank and Eleanor (Smith) Hughes
Married to Victoria (Dinkel) Hughes December 26, 1992
Father to Greg, Chad, Parker, and Ashley
Three-year golf letterman for University of Central . . . — — Map (db m173451) HM
Born in Carrabelle, FL in 1911 to
John Sr. and Luella O’Neil
Attended Edward Waters College
Married Ora Lee Owen in 1946
Played for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1938-1943
Managed for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1948-1955
Served . . . — — Map (db m72094) HM
Born October 23, 1928 in St. Louis, MO
to Frank and Lillian (Onder) Kadlec
Married to Mary Agnes “Dolly” Jacobi on February 3, 1951
Father to Judy, Peggy, John and Joan
Graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School, earning . . . — — Map (db m72215) HM
Born in Fairview, MO in 1919 to
James O. and Hortense (Bass) Hammons
Attended Fairview Schools and
Southwest Missouri Teachers College
Married Juanita K. Baxter in 1949
Entered into hotel development in 1958 by
purchasing 10 Holiday . . . — — Map (db m72091) HM
Born September 9, 1924 in Wellsville, Missouri
To John and Myrtle (Frisbie) Adkins
Married Lorraine (Fenner) on June 12, 1948
Father to Mike, Terry and Danny
Served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946
Earned undergraduate degree from . . . — — Map (db m173433) HM
Born July 2, 1961
Son of Robert & Rachel (Quien) Sundvold
Married to Tamara Gilmore, June 28, 1986
Father to Wilson, Caroline, Anna Kate
1979 graduate of Blue Springs High School
6-foot-2 guard scored 2,157 points for Blue Springs . . . — — Map (db m173445) HM
Southwest Missouri State University used a college housing loan from the United States Department of Education to purchase Kentwood Hall, formerly the Kentwood Arms Hotel, from the Kentwood Arms Hotel Company. The SMSU Board of Regents authorized . . . — — Map (db m173595) HM
From approximately 1812 to 1832 a Kickapoo Indian village occupied the site bounded on the north by Madison, west by Campbell, south by Grand and east by Jefferson. 100 wigwams clustered around a spring formerly situated 250 feet southwest of this . . . — — Map (db m43126) HM
Born in Eldorado, Ar. in 1932 to
Lyda Bunker Hunt and Haroldson Layfayette [sic] Hunt
Graduated from the Hill School in Pottstown, Pa.
and Southern Methodist University
Married Norma Lynn Knobel in 1964
Father of Lamar, Jr., Sharron . . . — — Map (db m72115) HM
Born in Alliance, OH, in 1935 to
James and Annie Dawson
Attended Alliance High School
and Purdue University
Married to Linda
Father to Lisa and Lenny
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame – 1994
Pro Football Hall of Fame – 1987 . . . — — Map (db m72210) HM
Born in El Dorado, AR in 1939 to
Maud and Paralee Brock
From Age Two grew up in Collonston, LA
Attended Union High School and Southern University
Married to Jacqueline Gaitor
Father to Wanda, Lou, Jr., Emory and Daniel
Led Southern . . . — — Map (db m72157) HM
Built as a bandstand and shelter for public speakers, this gazebo long has been an ornamental Springfield landmark. The Maple Park Cemetery Association was organized in 1876. The gazebo was built late in the 19th century. — — Map (db m170816) HM
(Side 1)
To the memory of the Missouri Soldier in the army
of the
Confederate States of America
Major General Sterling Price
(Side 2)
Those who die for a right principle do not die in vain.
(Side 3)
Erected . . . — — Map (db m162226) WM
Born in Leonard, MO in 1935 to
Kenneth and Leona Stewart
Attended Shelbyville High School and
the University of Missouri - Columbia
Married to Virginia Zimmerley
Father to Jeffrey, Lindsey Scott, and Laura
All-State High School . . . — — Map (db m72129) HM
Born December 26, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama
to Clovis and Marvella (Pugh) Smith
Father to Osborne II, Dustin and Taryn
Played for the San Diego Padres from 1978-1981 and for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1982-1996
Fifteen Time National . . . — — Map (db m72212) HM
In memory of members of
the U.S. Military forces
who gave their lives
during the Japanese attack
on Pearl Harbor and other
military installations on
Dec. 7, 1941
a date that will live
in infamy.
Remember Pearl Harbor
keep America . . . — — Map (db m162232) WM
In memory of the U.S. military forces who gave their lives during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other military installations on Dec. 7, 1941. A day that will leave in infamy.
"Remember Pearl Harbor"
"Keep America Alert" — — Map (db m62843) HM
During the Revolutionary War, almost 232,000 patriots served in the Continental Army with over 164,000 more serving in the militia many more also served in civilian positions. This marker is to commemorate all those patriots who served our nation . . . — — Map (db m162224) HM WM
Born October 30, 1936, in Calistoga, California
To Louis and Alice (Wilson) Vermeil
Married Carol (Drake) on January 28, 1956
Father to Rick, Dave and Nancy
Spent 32 seasons overall as a coach, 19 as an NFL coach and 15 as an NFL head . . . — — Map (db m173437) HM
Born in Baton Rouge, LA in 1932 to
Robert L. and Margaret Brandon Pettit
Attended Baton Rouge High School
and Louisiana State University
Married Carole Crowell in 1965
Father to Peyton, Robert, and Mary Luckett
2-Time All-American . . . — — Map (db m72162) HM
Born in Fenton, MO in 1956 to
Russ and Judy Wallace
Attended Fox Senior High School
Married to Patti
Father to Greg, Katie, and Steve
Made driving debut at Lakehill (MO) Speedway - 1973
Central Auto Racing Association Rookie of the . . . — — Map (db m72151) HM
Se-qui-o-ta means "many springs".
The central feature of the park is a large cave and spring. The spring begins 500 feet back in the limestone hillside.
Prior to 1830, Native American tribes including Osage, Sac, Fox, Kickapoo, and . . . — — Map (db m170897) HM
Built by the Abou Ben Adhem Temple, the Shrine Mosque was dedicated November 3, 1923. Heckenlively and Mark were architects and Stanley Uthwatt created the stained glass windows. In addition to serving the Shrine, the Mosque has been the cultural . . . — — Map (db m43092) HM
Civil War Springfield
Federal troops occupied Springfield, Missouri, in
June 1861. In August, when Confederate forces
marched on the city, Union Gen. Nathaniel Lyon led
his army out to meet them.
On August 10, 1861, the Confederate . . . — — Map (db m162223) HM
Born in Donora, PA in 1920 to
Lukasz and Mary Musial
Attended Donora High School
Married to Lillian Labash
Father to Dick, Gerry, Janet, and Jean
Played for 22 years with the St. Louis Cardinals
Won 3 World Series Rings
Won 3 . . . — — Map (db m72088) HM
West Plains, Missouri's Bill Virdon emerged as the unsung star of the 1960 World Series, boosting the Pittsburgh Pirates to an upset of the New York Yankees. While all remember Bill Mazeroski's Game 7 home run, Virdon's spectacular defense in center . . . — — Map (db m191305) HM
This tablet is dedicated by the Veterans Administration in grateful appreciation to the United Daughters of The Confederacy, Missouri Division, for actions taken to remove deed restrictions on 485 unoccupied Confederate gravesites in Springfield . . . — — Map (db m162229) HM
Born July 15, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri
To Thomas and Elizabeth (Richardson) Shannon
Married to Judith Ann Bufe on February 7, 1959
Father to Thomas Michael Jr., Timothy, Patricia, Margaret, Daniel and Erin
Graduated from Christian . . . — — Map (db m173435) HM
This memorial is dedicated to all U.S. submarine sailors both living and deceased that dared to "take her deep," and especially those submariners that manned the fleet ballistic missile submarine USS NATHANAEL GREENE SSBN-636 . . . — — Map (db m70341) HM
We have won this war because our men are brave, and because of many other things, we did not win it because destiny created us better than all other peoples, I hope that in victory we are more grateful than proud. Ernie Pyle, 1944 — — Map (db m62869) WM
In honor of those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice in service to
the United States of America and
the families they left behind.
The sacrifice will not be forgotten. — — Map (db m162225) WM
Born June 9, 1931, in Hazel Park, Michigan
To Charles Neles and Bertha Mae (Marley) Virdon
Married to Shirley L. Shemwell on November 17, 1951
Father to Deborah Ann, Linda Sue and Lisa Lee
Signed by the New York Yankees in 1950 . . . — — Map (db m191431) HM
Born December 4, 1939 in Marionville, Mo., to Loy and May (Bigelow) Rowe
Married to late wife Grace Ann (French) Rowe, 1968
Married to Nydia May (Jenkins) Rowe June 6, 1981
Father to Jeff and Nancy; Papa to Gracie, Drew and Ellie . . . — — Map (db m173545) HM
Born in Springfield, MO in 1957 to
William Louis Stewart and Bee Payne-Stewart
Attended Greenwood High School and
Southern Methodist University
Married to Tracey Ferguson Stewart
Father to Chelsea and Aaron
AT&T Pebble Beach . . . — — Map (db m72093) HM
Born in Springfield to
William Louis Stewart and Bee Payne-Stewart
Attended Greenwood High School, Springfield
and Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Married to Tracey Ferguson Stewart,
father to Chelsea and Aaron
All-American at . . . — — Map (db m72146) HM
West of this marker 480 feet a construction train of South Pacific Railroad ~~ now St. Louis-San Francisco Railway (Frisco) ~~ pulled into new town of North Springfield at 3 P.M., April 21, 1870. First passenger train, with state and railroad . . . — — Map (db m170811) HM
Park Central Square was designed by renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halprin and his team in the early 1970s. The space was intended to be, in Halprin's words, "an active space for public assembly, devoted to pedestrians and their needs and . . . — — Map (db m174527) HM
The Battle of Springfield
This location is the approximate site of Fort No. 4. During the Civil War, this four-sided earthen fort served as the main defensive work during the Battle of Springfield. This battle occurred during the raid, or . . . — — Map (db m173594) HM
On Jan. 6, 1863, Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke entered Missouri with nearly 2,600 men to attack Union supply lines and communications and to disrupt the Union thrust into northern Arkansas. Lightly garrisoned but with a vast store of military . . . — — Map (db m170770) HM
This point marks the farthest advance of the Confederates into the city. After finally routing the 72nd Enrolled Missouri Militia, Confederates were forming along Walnut Street for the final assault into the city when drums along Jordan Creek to the . . . — — Map (db m35920) HM
On this spot stood the two-story brick Methodist church converted by Federal authorities into the city arsenal. Pressed for manpower to defend Springfield against approaching Confederate raiders, Union Brig. Gen. Egbert B. Brown authorized Brigade . . . — — Map (db m170771) HM
Site of Gen. Nicholas Smith's tavern on Boonville Road, earliest outlet of Springfield, also station of Butterfield Stage Route carrying first overland mail from St. Louis to Pacific Coast. Government subsidy $600,000 yearly. First mail left St. . . . — — Map (db m43089) HM
Near this spot, the famous Wild Bill Hickok - Davis Tutt gunfight occurred on July 21, 1865. Tutt met his end and Wild Bill lived to fight many other days
Dedicated to the Loving Memory of
Dr. R. Fred Schweitzer
(1943-1996)
The . . . — — Map (db m173556) HM
Near this spot was located the first post office in Springfield, in a one story, hewed log cabin, occupied by John Polk Campbell, who was appointed postmaster, Jan. 3, 1834. Mail was brought on horseback twice a month from Harrison's Store, on . . . — — Map (db m43120) HM
Site of first store in southwest Greene County, a little log cabin, supplied with goods from Boonville, Missouri, 1831, and conducted by Junius T. Campbell, brother of John P. Campbell, founder of Springfield. Marker erected 1921 by Reps Dry Goods . . . — — Map (db m43088) HM
1835 - John Polk Campbell plans Green County seat and donates 50 acres of land for townsite, including 2 acres for Public Square.
1836 - First courthouse, of two story red brick, built in center of square.
1858 - Butterfield Overland . . . — — Map (db m174517) HM
On this site stood the Jewell Theater. Originally known as the Jefferson. Erected ca. 1910 by Harry S. Jewell this was the home of the nationally telecast Ozark Jubilee seen on ABC-TV from 1954 thru 1960. Starring musical legend Clyde Red Foley the . . . — — Map (db m170751) HM
On April 30, 1926, a group of businessmen led by Cy Avery of Tulsa and John T. Woodruff of Springfield, sent a telegram from Springfield to the Bureau of Public Roads in Washington, D.C. with the suggestion of "66" as a number for the new . . . — — Map (db m170898) HM
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate black people and . . . — — Map (db m173592) HM
First service in this building was June 26, 1904. Expansion program was completed in 1923. Exterior features are Ionic columns, stained glass windows, and dome. History of congregation dates from 1831. It once occupied historic structure at Walnut . . . — — Map (db m43123) HM
On this site stood the Colonial Hotel, hailed as "one of the most modern hotels in the world" when it opened in 1907. For more than a half-century, the Colonial Hotel served as an anchor for downtown Springfield and hosted nearly every type of . . . — — Map (db m170900) HM
The Landers Theatre was built in 1909 by John and Douglas J. Landers. It opened with a production of "The Golden Girl." Lillian Russell, Sousa's Band and Fanny Brice have all appeared here. The Landers was the 35th theatre in the nation to show . . . — — Map (db m43122) HM
The nation's first one-on-one pistol quick-draw duel took place on the square between J.B. "Wild Bill" Hickok and Davis K. Tutt on July 21st, 1865.
What began as an argument over gambling debts turned deadly when Tutt seized a prized watch of . . . — — Map (db m173558) HM
To your left, atop what was once a Springfield Grocer Company building, is the sole surviving Yellow Bonnet Girl sign. In the mid-1900's, this familiar, much-loved label was the symbol for products of the Springfield Grocer Company. The "Girl" . . . — — Map (db m170814) HM
Erected in 1876, stood 15 feet from this site until 1978. The hall was given to Drury by Mr. Charles Fairbanks of Tunbridge Wells, England as a memorial to his son, Walter. Fairbanks served Drury proudly as a home for over two thousand Drury . . . — — Map (db m79804) HM
This church is the second home of Springfield's oldest African-American congregation. It was constructed in 1885 on a site 200 feet due south of here, between Brower Street and Chestnut Expressway. In 2000, Drury University purchased a new home for . . . — — Map (db m170812) HM
These mounds mark the site of pre-historic Indian homes. They are believed to represent the remains of thatch-roofed circular adobe huts, similar to those now built by the Mandan Indians. Thousands of similar mounds are widely scattered in groups . . . — — Map (db m79805) HM
Long recognized as a symbol of Drury College, Stone Chapel resulted from gift by Mrs. Valeria G. Stone, Malde, Mass., and named for her. Cornerstone was laid Nov.16, 1880. Fire loss delayed completion until 1892. Special features: first bldg. made . . . — — Map (db m67402) HM
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The ravages of the American Civil War (1861-1865) left a large population of orphaned and half-orphaned children roaming the countryside in need of homes. Springfield was fortunate to have a civic-minded citizen named Mary . . . — — Map (db m173554) HM
585 feet southwest first church, Methodist Episcopal, in southwest Missouri was located in 1833. Size 18 x 20 feet, built of logs, puncheon floor and seats. Cost 18 dollars. Rev. Jas. H. Slavens, M.D., first pastor over White River and St. Francis . . . — — Map (db m43150) HM
John Smith Phelps
This statesman, as a representative in Congress (1844-1862), helped establish the first Overland Mail. During the Civil War he organized and commanded the "Phelps Regiment", a Home Guard unit, and served as military . . . — — Map (db m170894) HM
Born to a sea captain in Portland, Maine, this energetic redhead was orphaned at a young age when her father died at sea and her mother died soon thereafter.
Mary wed John Smith Phelps, a young lawyer, in Simsbury, Connecticut, in 1837. The . . . — — Map (db m170896) HM
Across from this site stood Fort No. 5, the second largest of five forts built around Springfield. By January 8, 1863, the fort was only partially finished. It served only as a rallying point during the battle. From this point and along St. Louis . . . — — Map (db m79811) HM
One of the few remaining "old style" designs for this chain of drive-in restaurants, opened in 1962. It still features curb service, steak burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes. — — Map (db m170629) HM
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