Springfield, Kentucky

Springfield, the seat of Washington county, was established in 1793 and named for the springs in the area.

Springfield was incorporated in 1847.

A post office opened as Springfield Court House in 1796.

The population in 2010 was 2,519.

The Washington county courthouse in Springfield was built in 1816.

MORE INFORMATION

• Springfield, City of
• Springfield Sun
• Springfield-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
• Washington County Fiscal Court
• Washington County Public Library
• Washington County Schools

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