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Local History

George Brett

Published September 6, 2010

George Brett visited Springfield and signed autographs in 1984. One of the most accomplished players in baseball history, George Brett played for the Kansas City Royals from 1973-1993. More...

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The Queen City of the Ozarks is the nickname for Springfield. However, when it was crowned with this name is shrouded in the mists of time. Springfield is not the only Queen City in the United States. More...

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Coat of Arms

Published August 23, 2010

Looking for your family's coat of arms? It may not be as easy as you think. Here is more information and links to heraldry websites. More...

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Doling Park 1906

Published August 16, 2010

Doling Park 1906 - A newspaper article that describes the many improvements to the park, how the fish hatchery works, the trials of finding the perfect theater troop to play the summer season and how the "irresponsible hoodlums" are being kept out. More...

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Springfield Fair 1858

Published August 9, 2010

Did you win a prize at the Springfield fair this year? We found a newspaper article that describes some of the prizes available at the third annual Southwest Agricultural Society Fair in 1858 and a brief description of the upcoming fair in Bolivar in 1859. More...