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📍 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 Herald · 1 day ago

Century Plant Sends up 30-foot Bloom Stalk in Springfield Yard

Agave americana stalk rises rapidly in Springfield yard, drawing neighbors to watch its rare bloom cycle unfold.…

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