Welcome to Springfield
The city of Springfield, Missouri, was originally founded by John Polk Campbell, a Tennessee homesteader, and was officially incorporated in 1838. The community has been a part of several major events in U.S. history, experiencing the Trail of Tears in 1838, the Civil War in the 1860s and even the Wild West era in the war’s aftermath.
Today, Springfield anchors a five-county metropolitan area home to more than 426,000 residents. Springfield itself has a population exceeding 156,000, making it the state’s third-largest city—not to mention the largest of the country’s many Springfield communities.
A prime location in the heart of the U.S.—with the peaks of the Ozark Mountains overhead—places Springfield within a 500-mile radius of nearly half of the nation’s population.
The region’s beautiful natural surroundings provide a picture-perfect backdrop to Springfield’s menu of attractions, culture, entertainment and recreation. And if that’s not enough to draw one’s attention, the city boasts fine schools, outstanding healthcare and a stable job market.
For further information on Springfield, MO, visit the City of Springfield at www.springfieldmo.gov, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce at www.springfieldchamber.com and the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.springfieldmo.org.
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- Welcome to Springfield
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