Springfield Township

Geography, Topography, and History

The Township of Springfield is located near the northwestern corner in the County. Springfield is bounded to the north by South Creek and Ridgebury Townships, to the east by Smithfield Township, to the south by West Burlington and Troy Townships, and to the west by Columbia Township. There are several creeks flowing throughout the Township of Springfield, they include: Mill Creek, Buck Creek, Brace Creek, and Leonard Creek. Major thoroughfares for the Township include: Springfield Road, and Leona Road.

Springfield Township was formed in 1813, and taken from Smithfield. The Township was formerly known as Murraysfield, named after an early settler. Its current name comes from Springfield, MA. Between 1803 and 1804, John Harkness was the first permanent settler of the Township. He also built the first framed house in 1805.

Local Government and Current Data

The Township of Springfield has three elected supervisors and a secretary. There are five members on the Township’s planning commission. Currently, the Township is without a comprehensive plan or a zoning board and regulations. All subdivisions and land developments for the Township are handled at the County Office of Planning and Grants.

There are several services and amenities located in the Township of Springfield. The Springfield Baptist Church and the Big Pond United Methodist Church are both located in the Township. A portion of both the County and State Mt. Pisgah Parks are located in the Township. A fantastic view of the Township is located at a lookout point in the County Park. The parks are open to the public for outdoor recreational use, and consist of camping sites, fishing, boating, and swimming.

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