Springfield
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Introduction
Many people think that there is a Springfield in every state. Not so. Although there should be. In doing research I found that there are 26 states with Springfields that have census data. However there are an additional nine states where I found Springfields on Mapquest but no census data or incorporation to support their existence.
These states have dubious Springfields: Alabama, California, Delaware, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas
These states have no Springfield: Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
I also found a few states who liked Springfield so much they had multiple Springfields.
Springfield is the home of the Simpsons as everyone knows and its also the last name of Rick, Dusty and Buffalo.
1
Missouri
My hometown plus the second largest Springfield. Founded in 1838. Home of Bass Pro Shops and the world famous Brown Derby International Wine Center.
Population 150,797
Population 150,797
2
Illinois
The only state Springfield state capital. Abe Lincoln lived here from 1837-1861.
Population 111,454
Population 111,454
3
Massachusetts
The largest Springfield and also the birthplace of basketball. Thank you Dr. Naismith and your peach baskets. Settled in 1636.
Population 154,082
Population 154,082
4
5
Oregon
In 1871 the main line of the Oregon and California Railroad bypassed Springfield for Eugene. The story goes that a group of prominent Eugene businessmen paid railroad financier, Ben Holladay, $40,000 to bypass Springfield by crossing the Willamette River near Harrisburg instead of Springfield. Thus began a rivalry that lasts up to the present day.
Population 57,065
Population 57,065
6
Colorado
Named after Springfield, MO by a settler who had come from Iowa via Springfield,MO in 1888. The county seat of Baca County.
Population 1562
Population 1562
7
Florida
8
9
Kentucky
In the Simpsons episode Sweets and Sour Marge, Homer is asked to help smuggle sugar from “south of the border” in which he responds “you mean Tennessee?”, implying that Springfield is in Kentucky. Also in Kentucky there is a city named Shelbyville. Shelbyville is named in many Simpsons episode and is Springfield's rival.
Population 2634
Population 2634
10
Louisiana
.25% of the population is Asian.
Population 365
Population 365
11
Maine
Median income is $26,875
Population 379
Population 379
12
Michigan
13.7% of households in Springfield Michigan have a female householder with no husband present.
Population 5189
Population 5189
13
Minnesota
Springfield, MN was often referred to on Little House on the Prairie.
Population 2215
Population 2215
14
Nebraska
In Sarpy County. Hell of an old fashioned soda fountain. Must see! (just kidding I have no idea)
Population 1450
Population 1450
15
New Hampshire
Founded 1794
Population 945
Population 945
16
New Jersey
There are 2 townships in New Jersey named Springfield. I have no idea how a township differs and I'm too lazy to look it up.
17
New York
Minorities must not feel welcome here because 98.6% of residents are white.
Population 1350
Population 1350
18
Ohio
Two more townships. How about some originality people?
19
Pennsylvania
9 TOWNSHIPS named Springfield!!!
20
South Carolina
This Springfield only has 1.6 sq. miles of land.
Population 504
Population 504
21
South Dakota
Springfield is the home to Mike Durfee State Prison
Population 792
Population 792
22
Tennessee
The most boring of all Springfields. That's right! I'm talking inter-Springfield trash on yo ass Springfield, TN.
Population 14329.
Population 14329.
23
Vermont
Home to the oldest one room school house in Vermont named Eureka Schoolhouse. It was named after its first teacher David Searle who could be heard shouting "Eureka!" after arriving at the Springfield Township. Today many streets and local businesses use the Eureka name.
Perhaps most importantly, Springfield Vermont won the contest to premiere the Simpsons movie beating out 13 other Springfields.
Population 9078
Perhaps most importantly, Springfield Vermont won the contest to premiere the Simpsons movie beating out 13 other Springfields.
Population 9078
24
Virginia
A burb of Washington D.C.
Population 30417
Population 30417
25
West Virginia
George Washington visited this Springfield in 1748 while surveying land.
Population 1096
Population 1096
26
Wisconsin
There are 5 Springfields in Wisconsin. I didn't think this was legal.
* Springfield, Dane County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, Walworth County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, Dane County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
* Springfield, Walworth County, Wisconsin
Interesting stuff!
There is a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Springfield, IL also.
http://www.dana-thomas.org/
I've often wondered how many Spfds there are. Thanks for counting.
http://www.dana-thomas.org/
I've often wondered how many Spfds there are. Thanks for counting.
Do any of these Springfields have any hunny? I NEEEEEEEED
SOME HUNNY!!!!
SOME HUNNY!!!!
Stop harassing Noah..... he's not on the "hunny" and doesn't have any! You are getting desperate WTP. You may wanna look into that 12 step program again... give er' another shot.
Now excuse me while I go enjoy some "hunny"... I got all kinds!!! :)
Now excuse me while I go enjoy some "hunny"... I got all kinds!!! :)
DAMN YOU, RAANT! DAMN YOU! oops, Christopher Robin says I'm not supposed to swear. You won't tell him, will you? oh bother
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