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The original settlement was founded in 1820 by John Kelly and was named Calhoun after senator John C. Calhoun. The name was changed to Springfield in 1832 after the senator fell from public favour.

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How many of springfields are in the US?

there are 13 cities, 11 towns, and 14 townships Springfield city, Ohio Springfield city, Oregon Springfield city, South Dakota Springfield city, Tennessee Springfield city, Florida Springfield city, Georgia Springfield city, Illinois Springfield city, Kentucky Springfield city, Massachusetts Springfield city, Michigan Springfield city, Minnesota Springfield city, Missouri Springfield city, Nebraska Springfield town, Colorado Springfield town, Dane County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Jackson County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Louisiana Springfield town, Marquette County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Otsego County, New York Springfield town, Penobscot County, Maine Springfield town, South Carolina Springfield town, St. Croix County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Springfield town, Windsor County, Vermont Springfield township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Burlington County, New Jersey Springfield township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Kalkaska County, Michigan Springfield township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Oakland County, Michigan Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey Springfield township, York County, Pennsylvania


Which springfield is used in The Simpsons?

America Springfield


When did The Simpsons move to Springfield?

There's no such episode where they move 'to' Springfield, they've always lived in Springfield.


When was Springfield - The Simpsons - created?

Springfield - The Simpsons - was created in 1796.


Who became mayor of Springfield when Springfield was trapped in the bubble?

Moe the bartender

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Has WWE ever come to springfield Ohio?

I don't know if they have but isn't springfield the capital of Illinois


Will Aly and Aj perform in Springfield?

no but come to six flags they will.


What movie or tv show did Springfield Elementary come out in?

"The Simpsons".


Where did Buffalo Springfield come up with their name?

The words Buffalo Springfield were taken from the side of a steamroller, made by the Buffalo-Springfield Roller Company, parked outside record producer Barry Friedman's house.


Where does Dr. Seuss come from?

He was born and grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.


When did basketball come to the US?

basketball was invented in the US. wiki James Naismith of Springfield, Mass


Name the states that have a city named Springfield in the US?

Illinois, Missouri, Massachusetts, Oregon, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and there's a Springfield Township in Pennsylvania. Maine,Michigan,Nebraska,New Hampshire,New York,South Carolina,South Dakota,Vermont, and Louisiana also.


How long for regular mail to come from phoenix Arizona going to springfield Ohio?

maybe 2 days


How long does it take for mail to come from South Carolina to springfield mass?

2-7 Business days.


How many of springfields are in the US?

there are 13 cities, 11 towns, and 14 townships Springfield city, Ohio Springfield city, Oregon Springfield city, South Dakota Springfield city, Tennessee Springfield city, Florida Springfield city, Georgia Springfield city, Illinois Springfield city, Kentucky Springfield city, Massachusetts Springfield city, Michigan Springfield city, Minnesota Springfield city, Missouri Springfield city, Nebraska Springfield town, Colorado Springfield town, Dane County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Jackson County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Louisiana Springfield town, Marquette County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Otsego County, New York Springfield town, Penobscot County, Maine Springfield town, South Carolina Springfield town, St. Croix County, Wisconsin Springfield town, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Springfield town, Windsor County, Vermont Springfield township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Burlington County, New Jersey Springfield township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Kalkaska County, Michigan Springfield township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Springfield township, Oakland County, Michigan Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey Springfield township, York County, Pennsylvania


What state are the Springfield Falcons in?

The Springfield Falcons are located in Springfield, Massachusetts.


Where is the Springfield Town in Springfield located?

The address of the Springfield Town is: 43 Main St., Springfield, 05156 2904