Springfield

What Is The Oldest Park In Springfield Missouri?

Lafayette Park was established in 1869, just before the Frisco Railway brought the railroad to North Springfield — a separate city from Springfield until 1887. The park’s namesake is Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman and officer who served under Gen. What is the oldest house in Springfield MO? The Gray/Campbell Farmstead​The Gray/Campbell Farmstead is …

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What Does Xds Stand For Springfield?

In 2012, one decade after Springfield Armory introduced its XD line of handguns, the company launched the XD-S, with the “S” in the model designation meaning “single-stack.” This slim and compact version of Springfield’s “eXtreme Duty” pistols set the standard for compact handguns firing a full-power cartridge. What’s the difference between Springfield XD and XD-S? …

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