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 Community Profile - Springfield
Springfield is located just off Interstate 91, approximately 140 miles southeast of Burlington in southern Vermont, near the confluence of the Black and Connecticut Rivers.
Springfield, with a population of just under 10,000 is the largest town in Windsor County.
Vermont's oldest schoolhouse, Eureka, was built here in 1785 and is authentically reconstructed on the outskirts of town.
www.southernvermontahec.org /rotation_sites/profile_springfield.html   (207 words)

  
 Moving from England to Springfield - Illinois - City-Data Forum
Springfield is the Capital of Illinois and is mostly a government town (lots of state agency buildings).
Springfield is the type of smaller city where you will learn the 'areas' fairly quickly and it won't take you long to decide what area you would really like to settle down in 'for good'.
Lake Springfield is a nasty polluted lake because of the farmers.
www.city-data.com /forum/illinois/75-moving-england-springfield.html   (1815 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Springfield
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.
The religious orders of men represented in the diocese are the Jesuits, at Worcester; the Fathers of La Salette, at Fitchburg, Ware, and Westfield; the Franciscans at Chicopee and Holyoke; the Vincentians, at Springfield; the Fathers of the Assumption, at Worcester; and the Xaverian Brothers at Worcester and Millbury.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/14236c.htm   (1411 words)

  
 See Vermont:places to stay:things to do:accommodations,attractions
Vermont is a place that causes visitors to utter that famous vacationer phrase, "let's sell the house and move here".
Vermont is a wondrous land of small towns, rolling hills, bucolic pastures, antique shops, and country inns.
This is the southeast corner of Vermont, a region combining country charm with the lively, sophisticated Brattleboro, the unofficial capital of southern Vermont.
www.seenewengland.com /vermont_attractions.html   (2052 words)

  
 VermontVacation.com | Destinations | Downtown Springfield
Springfield is known for its inventors and creative spirit.
Springfield emerged as a machine tool center due largely to the visionary daring and inventiveness of James Hartness.
Springfield became such a major manufacturing center that it was listed as number seven on Hitler's list of cities to bomb during World War II.
www.travel-vermont.com /destinations/rmo10_DntwnSpringfield.asp   (510 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.
By the 20th century, Springfield was known worldwide for many other inventions: the common clothespin, breech-loading gun, steam shovel, corn planter, sheep shearing machine and mop wringer.
www.vacationinvermont.com /towns/springfield.html   (808 words)

  
 Springfield, MA -- A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip on US Route 20
Springfield is the hometown of Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss).
The town was located at the intersection of colonial highways and the Connecticut River but far enough upstream to be safe from enemy attack.
After the battle in Springfield, the rebels were chased by General Benjamin Lincoln to the north.
www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute20/springfield/default.htm   (1519 words)

  
 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   (6052 words)

  
 Springfield Vermont & Surrounding Area - LinkVermont.com
Downtown Springfield is wedged between steep hills leading away to its residential and farming areas, and is located beside
Springfield was, and still is, known as the Precision Valley, because of its long history of precision manufacturing and notable inventions.
Springfield is also the site of the annual Stellafane Convention, and event which draws thousands of amateur telescope makers each summer.
www.linkvermont.com /townsvill/springfield/index.htm   (583 words)

  
 Vermont Campaign
The Vermont Math Initiative is a statewide, three-year, master’s-degree-granting professional development program for K-6 teachers, training a cadre of elementary teachers to serve as mathematics leaders in their schools and districts.
The University of Vermont Department of Social Work is providing technical assistance and faculty expertise to The Abenaki Child Welfare Project, which is focused on providing cultural competency knowledge, values, and skills to foster parents and social workers with the State of Vermont Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services (SRS).
Vermont Monitoring Cooperative is a unique state-university-federal partnership providing nearly 15 years of continuously collected forest health and atmospheric data managed and archived for scientific research, natural resource management, and public interest.
www.uvm.edu /campaign/vermont_vignettes.php   (1201 words)

  
 Springfield, Vermont - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Springfield is also home to the Eureka Schoolhouse, the oldest one-room school in the state of Vermont.
Springfield's public school system consists of three elementary schools, one middle school grades 6-8, one high school grades 9-12 and one technical center offering vocational education for grades 9-12.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Springfield,_Vermont   (1088 words)

  
 Springfield Vermont Resource Guide, City or community of Springfield, Vermont Facts, Information, Relocation, Real ...
The population of Springfield is approximately 3,938 (2000).
Springfield is positioned 43.28 degrees north of the equator and 72.47 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Springfield location: in the Southeastern part of Vermont, about 24 miles from Hanover, New Hampshire at the junction of the Connecticut and Black Rivers.
www.usacitiesonline.com /vtcountyspringfield.htm   (236 words)

  
 Things to do in Springfield
Springfield is a full-service community, but travel a mile or two in any direction from the town center and you will find the quintessential Vermont experience.
Governor of Vermont from 1921-1923, a leading amateur astronomer and Vermont’s first licensed pilot, Hartness designed and built the Turret Equatorial telescope (in 1910), one of the first tracking telescopes in America.
Licenses are sold at all town or city clerk’s offices and at many general and sporting good stores.
www.springfieldvt.com /things-to-do-attractions.htm   (1763 words)

  
 Springfield, Vermont, VT, real estate
Springfield Vermont, is known for inventiveness and industry.
Springfield inventors have created the common spring clothes pin, the breech loading rifle, the steam shovel, the corn planter, the broomholder, hay and straw cutters, mop wringer, sheep shearing machine, the optical comparator and the flat turret lathe.
Springfield is also known as "The Birthplace of Amateur Telescope Making", it being the home of the Amateur Telescope Makers Association, which sponsors the Annual Stellafane Convention, hosting the gathering of telescope makers from through out the world.
www.springfieldvtrealestate.com   (452 words)

  
 Springfield VIT
Approximately ½ mile from the intersection, at the top of the hill, use caution as visibility is limited and continue another ½ mile or so.
Springfield High School, The Howard Dean Education Center and the River Valley Technical Center are on your right.
This is also the turn for Springfield Hospital, which will be on your right as you proceed up the hill.
www.vitlink.org /SITES/Springfield.php   (376 words)

  
 Springfield Vermont Bed & Breakfast - Springfield Bed and Breakfast Inns Hotels Accommodations Accomodations ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This page describes bed and breakfasts and inns located in Springfield, Vermont, where experienced bed and breakfast travelers have come for over 10 years to quickly find great deals on a variety of bed and breakfasts, small hotels and inns.
Springfield is a small New England town located near Chester, Woodstock, Bellows Falls, Weston, Grafton and Ludlow.
Springfield is located in the heart of some of Vermont's best skiing including Okemo Mountain, Killington Mountain, Ascutney Mountain, Bromley Mountain, and Stratton Mountain.
www.ibbp.com /obb/vermont/springfield.html   (224 words)

  
 Governor's Biography - Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont
Governor James (Jim) Douglas was born on June 21, 1951 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1972-the same year he graduated from Middlebury College-his influence as a legislator increased quickly, becoming assistant majority leader in his second term and majority leader in his third term at the age of 25.
He was master of his Masonic Lodge, Treasurer of the State 4-H Foundation and President of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ.
www.vermont.gov /governor/govbio.html   (362 words)

  
 Springfield Ski Club
The Town of Springfield reopens the tow for all.
The town of Springfield operates a 1000 foot tow in operation since 1985.
The Springfield Ski Club actually began in the 1940's, but when the club donated it to the town in 1977, it was abandoned.
www.nelsap.org /vt/springfieldclub.html   (216 words)

  
 Springfield, VT News
As the state inches forward with its plan to replace the current Vermont State Hospital, officials from the Brattleboro Retreat and area legislators want to make sure the Retreat continues to have a voice in...
Vermonters who are enrolled in Medicare Part D, the new federal prescription drug plan, are being encouraged to check their programs as most of the 51 plans that are offered in the state will have some sort of...
A 32-year-old Guilford man has been arrested and accused of stalking and threatening to kill a family of Muslims that he believed were plotting a terrorist attack.
www.topix.net /city/springfield-vt   (618 words)

  
 The Hartness House, Springfield, Vermont - Destinnations
The early part of this century saw Springfield, Vermont emerge as a machine tool center due largely to the visionary daring and inventiveness of James Hartness.
As an aviator he became acquainted with Charles Lindbergh and was instrumental in having Lindbergh land at Springfield's airport (now Hartness Airport) in 1927 after his trans-Atlantic flight.
Located in the mountain town of Springfield within driving distance of many of Vermont's ski mountains and area attractions.
www.destinnations.com /new_england/vermont/hartnesshouse.htm   (300 words)

  
 Springfield, VT
From North or South on I-91 (exit 7) and North or South on Route 5 Proceed west on Route 11 toward center of town (approximately 4½ miles to Masonic Temple).
The Masonic Temple will be on the right, approximately 100 yards from the traffic lights in the center of town.
From the North on Route 106 Proceed south on Route 106 to Route 11 (in Springfield).
www.vtfreemasons.org /lodges/springfield.htm   (314 words)

  
 Springfield bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Springfield B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
West Dover Inn - West Dover, VT Nestled in the rolling hills of Vermont's Green Mountains, the west Dover Inn continues the gracious...
Inn at Water's Edge - Ludlow, VT Inn at Water's Edge is a bed and breakfast in Ludlow Vermont on Echo Lake and the Black River....
The Combes Family Inn - Ludlow, VT This is a true family inn on a quiet country back road in the heart of Vermont's mountains and...
www.bedandbreakfast.com /springfield-vermont.html   (1905 words)

  
 What the USA Solar Store has Done
Another thing we wanted to do was to help our town, Springfield Vermont, find a way to tap into the growing demand for the double digit renewable energy manufacturing and service opportunities.
Springfield had a proud history as "Precision Valley" and a "Heritage of innovation".
The SVG is a powerhouse of innovative folks with a vision of a sustainable future for Springfield and the whole area.
www.usasolarstore.com /pages/whatdone.php   (475 words)

  
 Springfield Historical Society and Miller Art Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The estate, home to the Springfield Art and Historical Society, was built during the Civil War and extensively remodeled in 1917.
Springfield is clearly represented in the Center's local artifact collection.
A view of the small but bustling town of Springfield can be seen with the sound of the Black River's Comptu Falls rushing nearby.
www.millerartcenter.org   (460 words)

  
 Vermont Home Rentals, Homes For Rent - Houses - Condos - Apartments in Vermont
We are a searchable database of home rentals, homes for rent, rental homes, rental houses, houses for rent, condos for rent in Vermont Vermont, homes for rent in Vermont VT, houses for rent, duplexes, town homes, lofts, condo rentals and other properties for rent and can be searched for FREE.
Ads show type of property like houses, condos, lofts, town homes, duplexes, etc, then the street address, city, county, bedrooms, bathrooms and monthly rent and a thumbnail photos of the property.
Our Vermont site has attracted a very high level of visitors and we have many Vermont landlords who are frequent users.
www.homerentalads.com /vermont   (981 words)

  
 Vermont's Home Page - Events, Classifieds, Business Directory and More!
MANCHESTER -- According to town officials, when it's 12 days until Christmas and temperatures are in the 50s, it's time to do something about global warming and Manchester is taking an unprecedented step.
SPRINGFIELD -- A local man pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges that he set fire to a trash can at a nursing home last August.
SPRINGFIELD -- When the town of Springfield hands over the check for $825,000 Thursday for the Lucas Industries building, it will do so with a priceless guarantee.
www.myvermont.com   (498 words)

  
 Vermont - Springfield Restaurants, Inns and Attractions
Located at the junction of the Connecticut and Black Rivers, Springfield's past, nor surprisingly, was closely tied to the power the two rivers provided.
In the 19th and early-mid 20th centuries, Springfield supported a sizable machine tool industry, a fact born out by some of the inventions that had their start in the town: gravel roofing, the jointed doll, kitchen mop and mop ringer, sandpaper and the first American adding machine to name a few.
Other Springfield attractions include the Eureka Schoolhouse (Vermont's oldest one-room schoolhouse) and the Springfield Art and Historical Society.
www.virtualvermonter.com /Springfield.htm   (262 words)

  
 Vermont State Colleges   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Vermont State Colleges' primary goal is making sure every Vermonter has access to higher education.
Springfield is miles from the nearest college campus, but the state colleges are delivering a range of academic programs in town for local residents.
The VSC also oversees the work of Vermont Interactive Television, which runs a studio at the Howard Dean Education Center.
www.deancenter.org /main.php/VermontStateColleges   (135 words)

  
 Early Marriages of Springfield, Vermont   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
from Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield, and the first Town Meeting was held
Springfield inventors have created the common spring clothes pin, the breech
The History of the Town of Springfield, Vermont
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 Vermont Real Estate, Skiing, Weddings, Vermont Bed and Breakfasts, Resorts, Country Inns, Vermont Vacation Planning, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you have a business in Vermont, you can include it in the new Vermont.com searchable database, and create a FREE Web page which you can use to promote your business!
If you are planning a vacation in Vermont, check out the Vermont.com lodging, dining, and summer resort pages, the popular events calendar, as well as our golf guide.
An abundance of mountains, lakes, rivers and quaint villages anchored by majestic Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak and one of the world's most famous ski and snowboarding mountains.
vermont.com   (745 words)

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