Springfield

History

Springfield was established in 1793 and probably named for springs in the area. The home of Senator John Pope, Richard Berry Jr. House and the Mordecai Lincoln House are historic houses in Springfield listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Springfield, noted by filmmakers as Hollywood South, is the site of Kentucky's first and only movie sound stage. The Springfield Bonded Film Complex came about as a part of the burgeoning film industry in Kentucky, ushered in by the state's film tax credit. This tax credit has the distinction as the most generous in the nation.

Geography

Springfield is located approximately 15 miles east of Bardstown, 10 miles north of Lebanon, and 17 miles west of Danville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Springfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• North Washington Elementary School
  Elementary · Willisburg · 546 students · 16.5:1 ratio
• Washington County High School
  High · Springfield · 521 students · 18.6:1 ratio
• Washington County Elementary School
  Elementary · Springfield · 460 students · 19.2:1 ratio
• Washington County Middle School
  Middle · Springfield · 203 students · 15.6:1 ratio
• Commander Academy
  High · Springfield · 46 students · 23:1 ratio
• WC Tel Center
  High · Springfield