Springfield, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°55′37″N 83°48′15″W / 39.92694°N 83.80417°W / 39.92694; -83.80417
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Springfield, Ohio
Skyline view of downtown Springfield showing the EF Hutton Tower, Clark County Heritage Center, Tecumseh Building, and the greater area.
Skyline view of downtown Springfield showing the EF Hutton Tower, Clark County Heritage Center, Tecumseh Building, and the greater area.
Nickname(s): 
The Home City, The Rose City (City of Roses), The Champion City, The Field
Location within the state of Ohio
Location within the state of Ohio
Location of Springfield in Clark County
Location of Springfield in Clark County
Springfield, Ohio is located in Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio is located in the United States
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°55′37″N 83°48′15″W / 39.92694°N 83.80417°W / 39.92694; -83.80417
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyClark
Founded1801
Incorporated1827 (village)
1850 (city)
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager[1]
Area
 • City26.36 sq mi (68.27 km2)
 • Land26.16 sq mi (67.75 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 • City58,662
 • Density2,242.52/sq mi (865.86/km2)
 • Metro
136,001
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
45501–45506
Area code(s)937, 326
FIPS code39-74118[4]
GNIS feature ID1065370[5]
Websitewww.ci.springfield.oh.us
Springfield, Ohio

Springfield is a city in southwestern Ohio. At the 2020 United States Census, 58,662 people lived there.[3] It is the county seat of Clark County.

The city was founded in 1801. It was incorporated in 1827 as a village, and as a city in 1850.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Government". City of Springfield, Ohio. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Springfield city, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.