The Origins of a Gathering City Part 2 – How the 1878 Missouri Press Convention Helped Shape the Queen City’s Reputation

When the Press Came to SpringfieldHow the 1878 Missouri Press Convention Helped Shape the Queen City’s Reputation The Editors Arrive in the Ozarks In the spring of 1878 passenger trains pulling into the depot at North Springfield were delivering an unusual group of visitors to the Ozarks. They were newspaper editors from across Missouri. By … Continue reading The Origins of a Gathering City Part 2 – How the 1878 Missouri Press Convention Helped Shape the Queen City’s Reputation →

The Origins of a Gathering City Part 1- How Springfield Began Becoming the Queen City of the Ozarks

Springfield’s identity as the Queen City of the Ozarks did not begin with modern tourism or convention centers. The roots of that reputation stretch back more than a century.