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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N5D_springfield_Springfield-LA.html
Oldest town in Livingston Parish. Incorporated in 1838. Named for abundant ground water springs. Connected to old Natchez Trace. Site of a Spanish fort about 1800. Parish seat from 1835-1872. Old courthouse still stands.
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One of the oldest Black Settlements in Livingston Parish; only one known to be shown on a map. Named for Haynes family. Property crossed by Brakenridge and Thomas RRs. Galilee Baptist Church est. in 1884 by Rev. C.C.Clayton.
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A Spanish land grant acquired by James Rheims in 1804. Thomas Freeman, fmc, built "Sycamore" 1817-1820.
Colonel William Breed, first sheriff of Livingston Parish, purchased estate in 1838.
George Richardson acquired the property in 1856, whi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M5F_springfield-cemetery-cannon_Springfield-LA.html
In memory of Sallie Martinez Martin, for the dedication of this cannon on December 16, 2006, in honor of her great-grandfather, Johann Dreystadt, and the preservation of the history of Springfield, LA. Johann was born December 23, 1831 in Lauterba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M5E_springfields-role-in-west-florida-revolution_Springfield-LA.html
Situated on El Camino Real (King's Highway), now LA Hwy 22, during Spanish reign (1783-1810). Site of stockade or small fort. In 1810 revolt against Spain, residents led by William Cooper remained loyal to Spanish authority. However, rebels led by…