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A marker at the former Lincoln High School at North Sherman Ave. The school served the African-American community in Springfield until desegregation in 1955.

Explore a trail to the past

Discover the history and impact of the African American community in Springfield and Greene County.

February 8, 2022 by Strategic Communication

In light of Black History Month in February, it’s a good time to check out the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail. The trail winds its way throughout neighborhoods in midtown and downtown Springfield.

It marks several sites highlighting formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the community.

One of the trail organizers is Lyle Foster. He’s a business owner and faculty member in the department of sociology and anthropology at Missouri State University. Foster shares more about this meaningful project.

  1. Check out the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail


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