Headnote
GREENE COUNTY, situated toward the southwesterly part of Missouri, and traversed by White river. Area, 1,000 square miles. Face of the country level, and in some parts hilly; soil productive. Seat of justice, Springfield. Pop. in 1840, 5,372; in 1850, 12,785. (Fanning's, 1853)
Place Unit Type
County
Containing Unit
Missouri

Greene County, Missouri (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
GREENE COUNTY, situated toward the southwesterly part of Missouri, and traversed by White river. Area, 1,000 square miles. Face of the country level, and in some parts hilly; soil productive. Seat of justice, Springfield. Pop. in 1840, 5,372; in 1850, 12,785.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 142.
Date Type
At Wilson's Creek in Missouri, a bold Union attack is thrown back and General Nathaniel Lyon killed Battles/Soldiers
Name Type
Springfield, MO City or Town
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