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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSXR_the-landers-theatre_Springfield-MO.html
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 ta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSXQ_first-post-office-in-springfield_Springfield-MO.html
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 Lit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSX3_gillioz-theater_Springfield-MO.html
This property has beenplaced on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSX0_shrine-mosque_Springfield-MO.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSWX_butterfield-overland-stage_Springfield-MO.html
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. L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSWW_first-store-in-greene-county_Springfield-MO.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSWU_first-cabin-in-springfield_Springfield-MO.html
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'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSWC_first-school-house-in-greene-county_Springfield-MO.html
225 feet south of this spot the first school-house in Greene County was built by pioneers 1831. Small cabin, logs cut out for window and door openings. No shutter, door or chimney. Dirt floor. Three-legged benches. First teacher, Joseph Rountree. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSWB_lawrence-county-veterans-memorial_Mt-Vernon-MO.html
In honor of veteransfrom Lawrence Countywho served in thedefense of our country
Dedicated July 4, 1987200th Anniversary of theUnited States Constitution
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSW9_sarcoxie-missouri_Sarcoxie-MO.html
Established in 1831 Sarcoxie was originally called Centerville. The town was later named after a friendly local Indian chief, Rising Sun of the Turtle Band of the Delaware Indians who was also known as "Chief Sarcoxie." Sarcoxie is the oldest town…