When Elijah Iles, Pascal Enos, John Taylor, and Thomas Cox laid out their plan for a city in 1823, they had a different name in mind than Springfield. What name did they choose as the "official" name of the city?
The name never stuck. The citizens always preferred the name "Springfield," but it wasn't until 1832 when the city became incorporated that it was formally given that name.
Anyone know the answer?
Friday, March 30, 2007
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I suppose I should let somebody else answer. Maybe I'll give a hint later if nobody gets it.
I cheated and Googled.
Cool
I cheated and Googled too ... but darn, that was an interesting fact.
Somebody make with the answer. I'm intrigued, but not to the point that I'll look it up myself.
Calhoun.
They originally wanted to name the city after John C. Calhoun, but the citizens wanted nothing to do with it. Again in 1853, there was a movement to change the name of Springfield because there were too many Springfields popping up across America (18 at the time, I believe). But again the citizens shot the idea down.
Calhoun is correct.
And thank God it was changed back to Springfield!
Thank you Mr. Kelly!
JP
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