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Camp Yates

Posted on October 31, 2013 by editor

At the start of the Civil War, the Sangamon County Fairgrounds on the western outskirts of Springfield was hastily converted into a mustering and training camp for new recruits and militias from around the state. Called Camp Yates, after Illinois’ Civil … Continue reading →

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First Baptist Church, New Berlin

Posted on October 30, 2013 by editor

See First Baptist Church, Springfield.

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North Baptist Church

Posted on October 30, 2013 by editor

See First Baptist Church.

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Central Baptist Church

Posted on October 30, 2013 by editor

See First Baptist Church.

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Jesse Cormack (1828 pioneers)

Posted on October 29, 2013 by editor

Jesse Cormack was an early resident of Springfield, operating a tinner shop on Jefferson Street west of First Street in 1828, according to John Todd Stuart. In 1838, Cormack also was one of 101 city residents who pledged a total … Continue reading →

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Early Springfield (Barringer map)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by editor

The map at right was created for Dr. Floyd Barringer’s 1971 booklet Tour of Historic Springfield. Fever River Research, in its Aristocracy Hill and Enos Park surveys, along with its archaeological survey prior to construction of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential … Continue reading →

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Franklin Life Insurance Co.

Posted on October 27, 2013 by editor

Founded in 1884, the Franklin Life Insurance Co. remained an important force in Springfield’s economy into the 21st century. Franklin Life was founded by a half-dozen central Illinois residents in 1884. They pledged to offer up to $3,000 in insurance … Continue reading →