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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. Education in Springfield continues to be ranked
high in the state. During the 19th century, many machine
tool companies and manufacturers located along the banks
of the Black River to take advantage of its hydro-electric
potential. In the first half of the 20th century, Springfield
witnessed an extraordinary period of inventiveness as
parent companies spawned and encouraged others. Soon
the name "Precision Valley" was applied to the Springfield
area.
Today Springfield faces new challenges as it seeks
to revitalize its downtown area, build a new Technical
Education center, play "host" to a correctional facility
and proceed with several innovative community development
initiatives.
Learn more about Springfield:
Springfield
Chamber of Commerce
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