Springfield, Dane County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Springfield, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Springfield Corners
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,929 |
| • Density | 76.3/sq mi (29.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-75875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584192 |
Springfield is a town located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,929 people lived there. Several smaller communities are part of Springfield. These include Ashton, Ashton Corners, Kingsley Corners, Martinsville, and Springfield Corners.
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History of Springfield
Springfield began as a small settlement. It was founded by people who came from the United Kingdom. The area was also a site for battles during the Black Hawk War.
The town officially became organized in 1848. This meant that the community could elect its own leaders. These leaders helped manage the town's daily life and future.
Geography and Land Area
Springfield covers a total area of about 36.4 square miles (94.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 36.2 square miles (93.8 square kilometers) is land.
A small part of the town is water. This includes about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers) of water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Population and People
In the year 2000, Springfield had 2,762 residents. There were 967 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
About 30.1% of the people living in Springfield were under 18 years old. Around 7.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Springfield was 38 years.
Notable People from Springfield
- Bernard Esser: He was a farmer, a businessman, and also a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Springfield (condado de Dane, Wisconsin) para niños
