Members of the Briggs family gather for a picture at the newly named park in Eagleville. In 2026 the park was officially named the Briggs Memorial Park. Cleora Briggs (center) with children, Jeanne Briggs Cracraft (front left), Jack Briggs (behind left), Ginger Briggs Bennett (right), and Peggy Briggs Slatten (far right).
Eagleville, Mo: The Village of Eagleville held a dedication ceremony on August 25 honoring Cleora and the late Charles Briggs for their donation of land to the town of Eagleville to create a new ballpark.(To read more purchase a Republican Clipper)
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