Springfield, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Springfield, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Springfield United Methodist Church
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 Springfield, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.341 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.340 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 477 |
| • Density | 355.7/sq mi (137.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26763
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586885 |
Springfield is a small community in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2010, about 477 people lived there. You can find Springfield north of Romney, right where West Virginia Route 28 meets Green Spring Road and Springfield Pike.
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Exploring Springfield's Past
Springfield was officially started on December 16, 1790. It was built on land owned by William and Samuel Abernethy. The town was named after the Battle of Springfield (1780), a battle fought during the American Revolutionary War.
Even George Washington visited this area a long time ago, in 1748. He was helping to map out land for a man named Lord Fairfax near the South Branch Potomac River.
Springfield During the Civil War
In June 1861, during the American Civil War, a group of men from Springfield formed a military company. They called themselves the "Potomac Guards" and supported the Confederacy. Captain Philip T. Grace led this company.
Springfield was also the site of a small fight during the Civil War. On August 23, 1861, Union and Confederate soldiers had a skirmish there.
Historic Buildings in Springfield
Today, Springfield has many old homes that date back to the 1700s and 1800s. These buildings show what life was like long ago.
- 63 Springfield Pike (built in 1860) is an old house located on Springfield Pike (County Route 3).
- Ridgedale (George W. Washington Farm) is another historic site on Washington Bottom Road.
- Frenchwood is a brick house from around 1855. It is currently being fixed up. Captain John W. Shouse is believed to have built it.
- Springfield United Methodist Church is an important church located on Vine Street.
Images for kids
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63 Springfield Pike (1860)
