📍 Effingham County, Georgia
Springfield
Springfield is the county seat of Effingham County, Georgia, and one of its oldest communities — established in 1799 and incorporated in 1838. Home to the county courthouse, government offices and the Effingham County School District headquarters, this small city of about 2,700 anchors the county's civic life.
2,703 (2020 Census)
Population
1799 (incorporated 1838)
Established
31329
ZIP code
Effingham County seat
Role
What Springfield is known for
- The Effingham County seat — home to the county courthouse and government offices.
- Headquarters of the Effingham County School District.
- One of the county's oldest settlements, dating to 1799 — its motto: "The Heart of Effingham."
Springfield in the news
Effingham County · 2 days ago
OpenAI to cover Effingham County student school meal costs with $4.8M grant
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. (WTOC) - Students in Effingham County will receive free school meals for the upcoming school year thanks to a new multi-million dollar grant.…
Effingham Herald · 2 days ago
Mars Theatre’s Future Depends on Filling the Seats
Springfield City Manager Lauren Eargle makes the case that community support — and full seats — are key to keeping the historic theater sustainable.…
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