SPRINGFIELD



The village was platted by Henry T .Fuller in 1855.

There was once a cheese factory, hotel and an Episcopal chapel.

The more active businessmen were: Edwin Booth, Edwin Moorhouse, and Asa W. Phelps.

Other early names include:; ROCKWELL, BROWN,BURK, HILL, GILLETTE, READ, DAYTON, FARNUM, AMBORN, FOWLSTON, KINNEY, WINSOR, HUMPHREY, FERRIS,and BURDICK.

There was also a Methodist Episcopal society and a St. Kilian's Catholic.

Early postmasters were: Edwin Booth, Ethan B .Farnum, Edward Moorhouse, Asa K. Phelps, Harry C. Olp, and John Abbot.


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