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Springfield MO no not Bart Simpson's Springfield but the real city you know the one at 37'N Brandon Finnegan Reds Jersey , 93'W (37.195098, -93.286213) in southern Missouri.

The place that seems to be the center of the USA every time I turn around I hear another famous person came from Springfield, like Kathleen Turner Ken Griffey Reds Jersey , the actress, Bob Barker, the TV game show host.

Even the real TV shows have them such as Aaron Buerge Zack Cozart Reds Jersey , from "The Bachelor" or Heidi Strobel from "The Survivor Series"

This come from a long history of famous folks all the back to Wild Bill Hickock, Frontiersman. Springfield even has a their finger in the shady side society. John Gotti, Vincent "Chin" Giganti both Mafioso who died in the local medical prison.

But despite the "colorful" history and famous individuals the average Joe is drawn here also.

Springfield Missouri has a fantastically diverse set of attraction that will keep anyone happy for a long time.

For the kids there is Fantastic Caverns is just north of Springfield. Which is a large set of caverns that you can tour via jeep. Also the Dickerson Park Zoo which has its own Asian elephant breeding program.

For the adults who happen to like sports the The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is just east of Springfield. You can even watch the Springfield Cardinals an AA baseball team.

For the nature lover you have a choice of the Bass Pro Shops' Outdoor World Scott Feldman Reds Jersey , the first and largest Bass Pro in the country or Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium which showcases more than 225 species of live animals.

How about the Music lover? "The Queen City of the Ozarks" has that covered with Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts located on the Missouri State University campus.

If it more like history for you then you days will be filled with more tours, reenactments and museum then you could possibly see. From the moment in 1829: when the Springfield site was designated by John Polk Campbell. and the first families, Fulbright brothers and their families settled in 1830.
The city of Springfield has had more history run through it Billy Hamilton Reds Jersey , over it and around it then most states have.

It was fought over in the civil war with the Wilson Creek Battle, was given up to the union forces in 1862 then fought over again in 1863 when Brig. Gen. Brown repelled a Confederate attack led by Brig. Gen. Marmaduke.

It has been known as the "The Birthplace of Route 66" which runs right through the center of town which could explain the draw of the "Lindy Hoppers" swing (you know bobby socks and poodle skirts)group that performs at the Pythian Castle which was originally built in 1913 and has a huge history of its own.

So if you visit Springfield Missouri and can't find nothing to do then just ask one of the native residents and ask "What is that building?" and you will be off on a new adventure.
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Jomon and Yayoi Period ca. 11,000 – ca. 250 BC


The earliest settlers according to archaeologists were a tribal people Dave Concepcion Reds Jersey , the Ainu. By and by the Ainu people and their culture were forced to the Northern parts of Japan by the Jomon people (circa 11,000 – ca. 300 BC).


Around 660 BC, according to old legends and Chinese chronicles Brandon Phillips Reds Jersey , Jimmu became the first king of Japan. Circa 350 BC the Yayoi people invaded Japan. Remnants from this period are pottery vessels and clay figures. Copper and bronze was used for weapons and god-fearing artefacts like bells.


Kofun Period ca. 250 BC – 552


The Kofun period is also called the Tumulus period or Haniwa culture. Haniwa is the name for a typical kind of clay sculptures found on tombs. Other known artifacts from this period are bronze mirrors. In 363 Empress Jingo conquered a part of Korea.


Asuka Period 552-645 and Nara Period 646-794


In 552 at the very beginning of the Asuka period Buddhism was brought from China to Japan. This had a circumstantial impact on the growth of Japanese arts. It brought the influence of the advanced Chinese culture and new techniques in arts and architecture to Japan. In 604 the first Japanese act was introduced. It reflected the idea of the centralized rule exercised in China. By the 7th century Buddhism was fully long-established in Japan


In 710 the city of Nara in the province of Yamato became the capital of Japan. During the Nara period – under the influence of Buddhism – Japan assimilated the style of the Chinese Tang dynasty. Many Buddhist temples were constructed – focused around the area of Nara.


Heian Period 794-1185


In 794 the capital was moved to Heiankyo (now Kyoto). During the Heian period a more classificatory Japanese art culture developed. Around 1005 Lady Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Akiko, wrote the tale of Genji Monogatari. It is believed to be the first book in the world. It deals with the life and love adventures of Prince Genji Joey Votto Reds Jersey , a kind of medieval womanizer.
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