Situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, the City of Springfield, Ohio is the seat of Clark County. Springfield was founded in 1801 by James Demint, who came there from Kentucky. When Clark County was created in 1818, Springfield beat out New Boston as the county seat. The early growth of the community was largely due to the National Road, which ended in Springfield for a decade, before it was continued on to Richmond, Indiana.
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The official site for the city introduces its mayor and city manager, city commission, clerk, and special boards and commissions. Other features include agendas, journal minutes and codified ordinances, as well as a guide to the city for residents, visitors and businesses.
http://www.ci.springfield.oh.us/
Serving as a portal for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Greater Springfield Community Improvement Corporation, and the Springfield National Road Convention District, an overview of each is presented, including schedules and contacts.
http://www.greaterspringfield.com/
The SAC was formed in 1967 when a group of people in the Springfield, Ohio area met to organize a Summer Arts Festival, which as become an annual event. The organization’s history, purpose and leadership are defined, and a schedule of regular and special events is posted to the site.
http://www.springfieldartscouncil.org/
Springfield Chapter of The Links
The Springfield, Ohio chapter of The Links, Incorporated was established in 1956, just ten years after the international women’s organization was formed. Featured is a schedule of programs and events, and a private members area.
http://www.springfieldohlinks.org/
In association with the Smithsonian Institution, the art museum is located on Cliff Park Road in Springfield, Ohio. Museum hours, admission costs, and a calendar of events are published to the site.
http://www.springfieldart.museum/
Published in Springfield, Ohio, the daily newspaper is available by delivery for local customers, by mail, or via web edition, each requiring a subscription. Local news, sports stories, entertainment articles, photographs and video are featured online, with full content available by subscription.
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
The SSO was founded in 1943, sponsoring a Youth Symphony, Youth Chamber Orchestra, and a Youth String Ensemble, as well as its regular productions. A season schedule and calendar of special events are published, along with its educational programs, an online store, and ticket sales.
http://www.springfieldsym.org/
