Discover Springfield’s beginnings through a rich blend of folklore and local history that brings its early days to life.
In this concise volume, Mary Eva Baker gathers the stories, dates, and details that helped shape Springfield, Vermont. The book blends personal reminiscence with documented history to show how a frontier wilderness became a settled township. Readers will encounter the people, places, and events that defined the town’s early years, from Indian trails and river falls to the first schools and local changes over time.
Framed as both a tribute and a record, the work invites readers to glimpse the everyday life, struggles, and ingenuity of Springfield’s settlers. It emphasizes the ties between memory and place, offering a window into how traditions were kept alive through stories, letters, and community efforts across generations.
- Seasoned glimpses of the town’s early geography, neighbors, and landmarks.
- Accounts of schools, education, and how learning shaped the community.
- Notes on key local figures, families, and the ways history was preserved.
- A sense of place that connects past and present through folklore and records.
Ideal for readers interested in local history, genealogy, and the enduring folklore of New England towns.