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Local History Archives - December 2010

Local History 

County Poor Farm

Published December 27, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

The county poor farm, also known as the Alms House, was sold in 1890 and moved to a location West of Springfield.  More...
Local History 

A Frisco Christmas

Published December 20, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

The Frisco Railroad's Christmas gift to their customers in 1889/1890 was half price excursion rates with the minimum rate of fifty cents!  More...
Research Resources, Regional, Local History 

Springfield's Flag

Published December 13, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

Springfield's first flag was hand stiched by Mrs. Phoebe Hensley, secretary of the Commercial club in 1938.  More...
Local History 

1918 Chicken Ordinances

Published December 6, 2010  Submitted by: Renee

In 1918 the Springfield police department instituted a campaign against chicken owners who allowed their fowls to run at large.  More...

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