Springfield facts for kids

Springfield is a very common place name, especially in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. It means a "field with a spring," which is a natural water source. Because of this simple meaning, many towns and cities around the world ended up with this name.

Places around the World

Springfield is a popular name for towns and cities in many countries. Here are some of the places called Springfield:

Australia

• Springfield, New South Wales (Central Coast)
• Springfield, Queensland
• Springfield, South Australia

Canada

• Rural Municipality of Springfield, a local government area in Manitoba.
• Springfield, Nova Scotia
• Springfield, Ontario

New Zealand

• Springfield, New Zealand is a small town on the South Island. It is known as a gateway to the Arthur's Pass National Park.

United Kingdom

• Springfield, Essex, a part of Chelmsford, England.
• Springfield, Fife, a village in Scotland.
• Springfield University Hospital, a hospital in London, England.

United States

The United States has many places named Springfield. Here are some of the most well-known:

• Springfield, Illinois, is the capital city of Illinois. It is famous for being the home of Abraham Lincoln before he became president.
• Springfield, Massachusetts, was the first Springfield settled in America. It is a historic city in New England.
• Springfield, Missouri, is the largest city named Springfield in the United States. It is located in the southwestern part of Missouri.
• Springfield, Oregon, is a city next to Eugene. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
• Springfield, Vermont, is a town in Windsor County. It is known for its historic downtown area.

People with the Name Springfield

Some famous people have the last name Springfield:

• Dusty Springfield (1939–1999), was a very famous English pop singer. She was known for her powerful voice and hit songs.
• Rick Springfield (born 1949), is an American pop singer and actor. He had many popular songs in the 1980s.

Fictional Characters

• Jebediah Springfield, is a made-up character from The Simpsons. He is said to be the founder of the fictional town of Springfield.
• Negi Springfield, is a main character from the anime series Mahou Sensei Negima.

Other Uses of Springfield

• Springfield Armory, was a very important place in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was where many firearms for the U.S. military were made for a long time.
• Springfield rifle, is a type of rifle that was made at the Springfield Armory.
• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It honors famous basketball players and coaches.
• Springfield, is a music album from 1996 by Carole Fredericks.

Fictional Places Named Springfield

• Springfield (The Simpsons), is the most famous fictional Springfield. It is the hometown of the Simpson family in the popular TV show The Simpsons. The exact location of this Springfield is a running joke in the show.
• Springfield (Universal Studios Florida), is a themed area at Universal Studios Florida. It is based on the town from The Simpsons.
• Springfield (Universal Studios Hollywood), is another themed area at Universal Studios Hollywood, also based on The Simpsons.

See also

In Spanish: Springfield para niños

• Battle of Springfield (1780), a battle during the American Revolutionary War near Springfield, New Jersey.
• Second Battle of Springfield, a battle during the American Civil War fought in Springfield, Missouri.
• Buffalo Springfield, a famous folk rock band.
• North Springfield (disambiguation)
• West Springfield (disambiguation)
• Springfield Township (disambiguation)
• Springfield High School (disambiguation)
• All pages beginning with "Springfield"
• All pages with titles containing "Springfield"