HISTORICAL
PHOTOS
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Below are various photos of both things of Historical importance as well as things of modern importance through Events. The Blue Springs Historical Association welcomes you to look through our various slide shows below and if you have any questions feel free to call the following number: 423-257-4235
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Thank you and please donate to our cause.
Outside
The church building received new paint on the outside in 1971. A new roof was installed by the old association in 2013. Not much else has been done to the outside since that time and is in bad need of repair. The Blue Springs Historical Association has accepted the responsibility of maintaining the grounds and restoring the building. Your help is needed with this project. Please donate.
Beautiful, Historic Church with mass grave marker
Left side of Historic Church
Severe damage of Steeple of Historic Church
Beautiful, Historic Church with mass grave marker
Inside
The Synod of the Lutheran Church in America closed the Blue Springs Church in 1971 when only five members remained and assigned real property ownership and management responsibilities to Blue Springs Cemetery Association until 2014 when all board members died. The Church of God and later the Mennonites rented the building and took good care of the inside of the building from 1971 until December 2015.
Historical Markers
Below are the many Historical Markers with information listed with each photo. Please click to enlarge and browse the collection.
History of Congregation Marker
Battle of Blue Springs Mass Grave Marker
Greene County Heritage Trust Marker - Wilhelmina Williams, Tim Massey, Carolyn Gregg
History of Congregation Marker
Cemetery
There are about 400 graves marked and 200 unmarked graves plus a mass grave for both soldiers of the Union and Confederate Armies that died as a result of the Battles of Blue Springs and other skirmishes when the church was used as a hospital.
Blue Springs Cemetery. Stones and burials face East to signify the second coming of Christ.
Work Day in Cemetery.
Blue Springs Cemetery. Stones and burials face East to signify the second coming of Christ.
Events
The Blue Springs Historical Association hosts two event each year. The first one is Decoration Day, the first Saturday after the first Sunday in May, and Blue Springs Day near the anniversary date of The Battle of Blue Springs (October 10th, 1863). These events highlight the history of the area and provide an educational experience for all who attend.
Nov. 10th Event - 2016 - Whispers from the Graves. Greene County Heritage Trust.
Whispers from the Graves
McDonald History Club
Nov. 10th Event - 2016 - Whispers from the Graves. Greene County Heritage Trust.