Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail

African-American Heritage Trail marks significant moments in the city’s history

The mission of the heritage trail is to continue to research and publish previously undocumented history and to involve the Springfield community in the identification and celebration of the contributions made by people of color to the community. In pursuit of that goal, the trail’s initial sites will follow along the Jordan Creek Greenway trail, The Link, and signs directing people to other significant markers from the Jordan Creek Greenway trail. The attached map shows existing and proposed locations.

The African American Heritage Trail will follow the Jordan Creek Greenway trail that runs near several of important sites, such as the Sherman Avenue Corridor, the former Lincoln High School, Jones Alley Business District, and the Historic Church Quadrangle. Silver Springs Park, Springfield’s only public park open to black residents during segregation, was established in 1918.

Sites

The Sherman Avenue Corridor, The former Lincoln High School, The Jones Alley Business District, Historic Black Churches, Timmons Hall, & Park Central Square: 1906 Easter Lynchings

Funding & Donations

Contributions to the Heritage Trail are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit AfricanAmericanHeritageTrailSGF.org.

Parking & Trail Access

Timmons Hall: 1055 E. Webster St., Springfield, MO 65802