Major tourist attractions include multiple sites connected with Lincoln including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, and the Lincoln Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery . Springfield lies in a valley and plain near the Sangamon River.
What is the history of Springfield?Springfield was founded in 1636 by English Puritan William Pynchon as "Agawam Plantation" under the administration of the Connecticut Colony.
Where is Springfield located?Springfield is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. Located in the Southern Willamette Valley, it is within the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What is the population of Springfield?With a population of 116,250, it ranks the sixth-largest city in Illinois and the 266th largest in the United States. Springfield is considered one of the most affordable cities in Illinois where the median rental cost averages $800 a month and the median house value averages $133,400.
