Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1805/12/00 | Springfield Plantation House is built before January 1806 for John Springs III and his new bride, Mary | |||||
1865/04/26 | Jefferson F Davis | Confederate President | President Jefferson Davis, five members of his cabinet and their cavalry escort spend the night at Springfield Plantation | Flight of Jefferson Davis and the Confederate Cabinet | ||
1865/04/27 | Jefferson F Davis | Confederate President | Davis meets with his cabinet to plan their next move. Andrew Baxter Springs, owner of Springfield, recommends that the group should separate to avoid capture. Jefferson and his cabinet stay at Springfield for 2 or 3 days before continuing the retreat. | Flight of Jefferson Davis and the Confederate Cabinet |
Particulars for Springfield Plantation House: | |
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Area of Significance | Agriculture |
Area of Significance | Architecture |
Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
Sight Category | Building |
Area of Significance | Commerce |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Area of Significance | Industry |
Area of Significance | Politics-government |
Owner | Private |
Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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