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  The Simpsons Archive: Where is The Simpsons' Springfield?
Springfield is near the south-east corner of a state that is landlocked on the south-east corner.
Springfield is not in one of the states which once belonged to Mexico, since in those states, the mineral rights belong to the state.
Springfield is the place that the title character, Robert Stroud, is moved to at the end of the film, while Shelbyville is the place where his wife, Stella, lives.
www.snpp.com /guides/springfield.list.html   (6787 words)

  
  Springfield, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
Ragtime composer Artie Matthews (1888 - 1958) was raised in Springfield.
Springfield is also known to many as the "Chilli capital of the World." The unique double 'l' spelling is commonly used in many area parlors throughout the city and county.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Springfield,_Illinois   (1260 words)

  
 Springfield, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Springfield is known as the City of Homes, a nickname given to it in the late 19th century due to its many Victorian mansions, as well as multitudes of single-family houses inhabited by workers.
Springfield was and remains, in many respects, the cultural center of Western Massachusetts since its founding in the early 1600s.
Springfield is often referred to as the "Crossroads of New England" because of the crossing of major east-west and north-south railroads.
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 Springfield, Missouri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
High schools in Springfield include Central High School, which was attended by Bob Barker and civil rights figure Linda Brown and also the president of Bolivia (Eduardo Rodriguez), Kickapoo High School, which was attended by actor Brad Pitt, and Hillcrest High School which was attended by John Ashcroft.
The 14 acre (57,000 m²) Springfield National Cemetery is the only cemetery in the United States where the dead on both sides of the American Civil War are buried side by side.
Springfield is served by Interstate 44 which connects it with St.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Springfield,_Missouri   (2105 words)

  
 Springfield
Springfield was born in the Bushey Park Paddocks at Hampton Court in 1873.
Of Springfield's other sons, WATERCRESS (1889, from Hermit daughter Wharfedale), winner of the Princes of Wales's Stakes and the Hardwicke Stakes, and third in La Fleche's St. Leger, was purchased for $2,400 by James Ben Ali Haggin, and shipped off to California to stand at his famous Rancho del Paso stud.
Springfield was used extensively on Sunshine's daughters, Sunray (1874, by King of the Forest), Napoli (1878, by Macaroni), and Helioscene (1886, by Hampton).
www.tbheritage.com /Portraits/Springfield.html   (3561 words)

  
 Springfield
Springfield is located a stone's throw from Interstate 91 (Exit 7), at the junction of State Highways 5, 11 and 106.
Springfield's most famous inventor was James Hartness who held 120 different patents ranging from turret lathes to a safety razor, sundials and telescopes.
Springfield, with a population of just under 10,000, is the largest town in Windsor County.
www.vacationinvermont.com /towns/springfield.html   (808 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Springfield
Diocese of Springfield (Campifontis) in Massachusetts, erected in June, 1870.
Springfield has for years been remarkable among the dioceses of the country for the number of its vocations to the priesthood and the religious life.
The growth of the Diocese of Springfield is due largely to immigration.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/14236c.htm   (1418 words)

  
 Springfield, Illinois - tScholars.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
As the current capital of Illinois, Springfield is also home to the sixth and current Illinois State Capitol built near the grounds of the old state capitol, and home to the Illinois State Government.
This includes a national park site including his home after marriage as well as the preserved surrounding neighborhood; the Herndon-Lincoln law office; the Old State Capitol building; the newly built Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; the train depot from whence he departed to Washington; and his burial mausoleum.
North of Springfield, near the village of Petersburg, is a restored hamlet of log cabins recreating New Salem, where Lincoln lived as a young man.
www.tscholars.com /encyclopedia/Springfield,_Illinois   (1064 words)

  
 City of Springfield, Oregon 97477
Springfield lies between two rolling rivers in the heart of the Willamette Valley in western Oregon - the McKenzie River, famous for its fly fishing waters, and the Willamette River.
Springfield is a popular choice for statewide events, due to its convenient location on Interstate 5, halfway between the coast and the Cascade Mountains.
Springfield hosts a growing number of businesses, as it transitions from a resource-based economy to medical services and high-tech industries.
www.ci.springfield.or.us   (406 words)

  
 Springfield Armory National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
Our large museum, exhibits, and special events speak of nearly two centuries of pioneering American military arms manufacturing.
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (NHS) will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, November 26 through Wednesday, November 28, 2007 to allow for major work on the current phase of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) construction project, which was started in June, 2007.
Cape Cod National Seashore is one of the most important nesting areas for the federally-threatened Piping Plover.
www.nps.gov /spar   (305 words)

  
 Springfield   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Springfield is a large township that is mostly rural, with farms, scenic byways, lake views, and three small hamlets near Routes 20 and 5.
The story of Springfield Township is the story of individuals who have chosen to live in the northwestern-most point of Erie County and Pennsylvania.
Springfield Township is large enough that three distinct areas developed: North Springfield, where the Hollidays settled; West Springfield, at the edge of the Ohio line; and East Springfield where the largest concentration of people settled and the first post office was established in 1836.
www.tourerie.com /communities/springfield.shtml   (1054 words)

  
 TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
Springfield is home to one of the world’s most famous golf courses, Baltusrol Golf Club.
Springfield has their own municipal pool which offers a variety of activities throughout the summer, to all age groups.
The Township of Springfield was established on April 14, 1794, and on that date held their first Township Meeting, at the home of Abraham Wooley, Innkeeper.
springfield-nj.com /gov   (2401 words)

  
 Springfield, New Hampshire
Over fifty years, Springfield's population increased by a total of 621 residents, going from 324 in 1950 to 945 residents in 2000.
The 2004 Census estimate for Springfield was 1,074 residents, which ranked 178th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Springfield contains 43.6 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area.
www.nhes.state.nh.us /elmi/htmlprofiles/springfield.html   (346 words)

  
 Springfield IL -- Illinois State Capital City -- Community Information, Government Resources, Attractions and ...
The World War II Ilinois Veterans Memorial located in Illinois capital Springfield, was constructed to honor the 987,000 men and women from the State of Illinois who served our country during World War II.
The memorial's website provides information, photographs and the personal stories of Illinois WWII Vets, who are encouraged to submit their own stories for inclusion on the website.
Springfield Illinois is better known as the home of Abraham Lincoln.
www.springfield-il.com   (206 words)

  
 West Springfield, Massachusetts Encyclopedia Articles @ StardustMemories.com (Stardust Memories)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1696, after years of having to cross the river under all kinds of adverse weather conditions to attend church on Sundays, the settlers on the west side of the river received permission from the Massachusetts General Court to be incorporated as a new parish of Springfield and to procure their own minister.
It is on the west side of the Connecticut River, across from Springfield.
^ Although it is called the "Town of West Springfield," it is a city.
www.stardustmemories.com /encyclopedia/West_Springfield,_Massachusetts   (520 words)

  
 Springfield High School Boys Lacrosse   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lacrosse was instituted as a varsity sport at Springfield in 1976, since then, Springfield High School has been one of the premier programs in the state of Pennsylvannia.
Springfield plays in the Central League in Southeastern Pa. In 25 years, The Springfield Lacrosse program has celebrated 3 State Championships and 353 victories.
Pot comes to Springfield after coaching two years at O'Connell High School in Virginia and one year at Marymount University.
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 Welcome to Springfield, Oregon
Springfield's award winning Willamalane Park and Recreation District provides recreational programs and activities for people of all ages.
Sharing a boundary with Eugene means that visitors to Springfield have access to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, featuring world-class entertainment all year.
The Springfield Filbert Festival, held in Willamalane's Island Park, showcases the filbert.
www.el.com /To/Springfield   (448 words)

  
 For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield
In 1967, the Buffalo Springfield captured the restless, confrontational mood of that generation railing against the establishment and went on to be revered as one of rock music's most influential groups.
All arose from the ashes of the Springfield.
His pivotal role in the Buffalo Springfield and the esteem in which he is held by his former band mates lends further credibility to this official story.
members.tripod.com /~Buffalo_Springfield   (1807 words)

  
 City of Springfield, GA
City of Springfield, GA In the heart of one of the Southeast’s oldest yet fastest growing counties, the City of Springfield offers a unique blend of hometown hospitality, rich regional
Its distinction as a City of Ethics and State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification of its police department readily illustrate Springfield’s commitment of excellence to both its citizens and its county.
Springfield is located in southeast Georgia in Effingham County.
www.cityofspringfield.com   (375 words)

  
 The Official Website of the City of Springfield, Illinois USA
City of Springfield is reviewing insurance coverage on Dallman 1 Damage.
The City is working on its 2007/2008 street asphalt overlay program, effecting streets in all sections of Springfield.
CWLP took delivery of new 200 megawatt generator on August 22, 2007, which will be installed in the new power plant, which is expected to go on line in 2010.
www.springfield.il.us   (387 words)

  
 City of Springfield, Mass.: Home
This is the official website for the City of Springfield, a 24-hour resource to provide you information about the city’s departments and services.
Springfield is one of 20 Massachusetts communities that were selected in a competitive national competition under EPA’s Brownfields program.
In its grant fact sheet, the EPA described the City of Springfield as "once home to Bee-Gee airplanes, Rolls Royce cars, and Indian motorcycles; a city with a proud tradition of manufacturing and invention." Read more from The Republican on MassLive.com.
www.springfieldcityhall.com /COS   (626 words)

  
 SPRINGFIELD NEW HAMPSHIRE GENEALOGY PROJECT
Route 114 goes from south to west through Springfield village, and Route 89 goes close to the western boundary of Springfield.
Springfield has a growing population and new house construction is very brisk.
The Springfield Historical Museum (former Center School) is open Saturdays during the summer from 2-4pm.
www.usgennet.org /usa/nh/county/sullivan/sprngfld.htm   (465 words)

  
 RMC - The Springfield Campus
Located near the White Oaks Mall, the Springfield campus is on a major bus route and close to the State Capitol.
Recently, the RMC Springfield campus increased its athletic program with the addition of a hockey team, men’s and women’s basketball teams, and a women’s soccer team.
The City of Springfield is our campus, and in addition to attending classes in our State Capitol, many of our students enjoy living in and experiencing the city around them 24/7.
www.robertmorris.edu /springfield   (314 words)

  
 Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massac... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 Springfield College Home Page
Springfield College honors renowned alumnus and former faculty member, Dr. James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball at the College, on Friday, November 30, at 7:45 p.m., in Blake Arena.
Springfield College is in the top tier in its category in “U.S.News & World Report” 2008 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”
springfield college 263 alden street, springfield, MA 01109-3797 (413) 748-3000
www.springfieldcollege.edu   (137 words)

  
 Guide to Springfield USA
Initially the content was collected from the City Profile and Springfield Vacation pages at The Simpsons Archive, but it has since been expanded by numerous viewings of most episodes of The Simpsons.
Although we'd like our map to be as accurate as a map to any imaginary place can be, our main intent is to preserve the comic spirit of Springfield, document its unique identity, and to have some fun at the same time.
Thanks to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona for the support it provided to the Guide to Springfield USA during its formative years.
www.mapofspringfield.com   (376 words)

  
 Springfield Township, Ohio
Springfield Township is located just outside Cincinnati and stands alone as a community of great character where differences are celebrated and common goals are pursued.
22 - Dec. 7, 2007: Winter Coat Drive Springfield Township Fire Department in conjunction with Channel 5, Citydash, Donatos and St. Vincent de Paul, will be collecting new or gently used winter coats.
The Homestead Exemption allows senior citizens and permanently or totally disabled Ohioans to reduce their property tax burden by shielding some of the market value of their home from taxation.
www.springfieldtwp.org   (125 words)

  
 Springfield College Home Page/Athletics
Springfield College to Dedicate James Naismith Court on Friday Evening
Springfield College will honor Dr. James Naismith, its renowned alumnus and former faculty member who invented the game of basketball at the college in 1891, when it dedicates and names its newly refurbished basketball court in his honor, in ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:45 p.m., in Blake Arena, in the Physical Education Complex.
Springfield College provides welcoming and exceptional athletic facilities and fields for the use of our faculty, students, staff, alumni, and guests.
www.spfldcol.edu /homepage/athletics.nsf/home   (604 words)

  
 Springfield, Missouri Community Profile
The Springfield, Missouri Community Profile provides a "Springfield Snapshot" of current statistics, demographics, lifestyle, local services and resources.
Whether you are looking for information about schools, libraries, childcare or things to do - here's where to start.
Discover what the Springfield area has to offer to people who are relocating, visiting or doing business here.
springfield.missouri.org   (68 words)

  
 Springfield News - Topix
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Joplin man who drove for a security company servicing automatic teller machines at area banks has been indicted by a federal grand jury for defrauding Commerce Bank over a two-year period...
SW Missouri prosecutor says workers ran sex ring from cou...
The Springfield Police and CRIME STOPPERS are asking for help in identifying the suspect or suspects in the vandalism at St. via Springfield News Leader
www.topix.net /city/springfield-mo   (430 words)

  
 City of Springfield, Ohio - Welcome
This program can provide assistance to individuals who are 62 and older or those that are handicapped/disabled and meet our income criteria (50% of median).
The City of Springfield provides its citizens and businesses with an efficient and effective government that is oriented toward customer service and works cooperatively with other governments.
The City of Springfield shall become Ohio's premier City in which to live and work by:
www.ci.springfield.oh.us   (239 words)

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