Author Archives: Josh

The Springfield BBQ has been a popular fundraising meal for many years. It was originally organized by the Warren T. Parris class. People from North Carolina love barbecued pork, cooked slowly for hours in a smoker. In this area, a … Continue reading →

One of the most interesting parts of Springfield’s property is the Allen Jay House, located across the street at 606 E. Springfield Road.Oral tradition says that the house dates back to around 1790, and was the home of the Josiah … Continue reading →

During the first half of the 20th century, Springfield Friends Meeting didn’t have a parsonage. Our earliest pastors lived in their own family homes. One of our longest-serving pastors, Clara I. Cox, lived with her parents during the 22 years … Continue reading →

In the late 1800s while living in Western Yearly Meeting, Eliza Armstrong Cox (1850-1935) had a clear vision of the part Quaker women should contribute to the Master’s great plan of world evangelization. She started the movement which developed into … Continue reading →

Throughout most of Springfield’s history, burial in the cemetery has been the only option. However, late in the 20th century, the number of cremations increased rapidly, and in the 2020s cremations now make up the majority. Cremation is accepted and … Continue reading →