Author Archives: Josh

Just outside the office entrance at Springfield is a large cast-iron bell. 20 inches in diameter, it weighs well over 165 pounds and stands on its own brick platform. Cast into the stand are the words, “C.S. Bell Co., Hillsboro, … Continue reading →

The History of the Picnic Shelter by Sandra Culler The original picnic shelter was built in 1956 with $500 donated by the John J. Blair class. The total cost was not to exceed $2,000. For many years, the front half … Continue reading →

The earliest marked grave at Springfield Many of the early graves in our cemetery are unmarked. Quakers of that period often felt that grave stones were an unnecessary vanity. The earliest marked stone reads, “John Braselton, March 1, 1781.” Tradition … Continue reading →

Where does the name Springfield come from? Springfield is a very common place name both in the United States and England. Popular culture says that there’s a Springfield in every state in the Union. In fact, there are only 34 … Continue reading →

Hannah Millikan Blair (1756-1852) was a member of Springfield Friends Meeting. She was born in Pennsylvania and moved to the Deep River area when she was a baby. She was married to Enos Blair, and they had a new baby … Continue reading →