HISTORY OF

The first edition of the History of Springbrook Forest was researched and published by residents in 1970. A SFCA history committee updated and expanded this work in 2002 with a second edition. This year, 2024, we offer these writings in a digital edition.

1. The Prehistory of Springbrook Forest and Vicinity
   by Phillip J. Hill, Ph.D. (2002)
2. Settlers Arrive and Patent Land along Northwest Branch
   by Florence Howard (2002) expanding on David H. Schaefer (1970)
3. The Gilmore Mica Mine
   by David H. Schaefer (2002)
4. Back to the Land: 1945 - 1955
   by Ellis Clough (1970)
5. Coming of Age: 1955 - 1969
   by Don Leslie (2002,1970)
6. Adulthood: 1970 - 2002
   by Don Gish (2002)
7. The Future
   by Kathy Basset (2002)

 

APPENDIX

1. Forward Letters from all Editions
2. Wildlife in Springbrook Forest
   by Wayne Travers (1996)
3. Geology and Hydrology in the Springbrook Forest Area
   by George DeBuchananne (1970)
4. The Rise of Group Camping by Springbrook Forest Families
   Elma and Julian Hoskinson (1970)
5. Wheaton Regional Park
   by Don Leslie (1970)
6. Past Officers of the Springbrook Forest Citizens Association