About Springfield, NJ
Springfield Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 17,432. Springfield Township is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Springfield Township offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Springfield Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Springfield Township. The public schools in Springfield Township are highly rated.
History of Springfield, NJ
Springfield was formed as a township on April 14, 1794, from portions of Elizabeth Township and Newark Township, while the area was still part of Essex County, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey’s first 104 townships on February 21, 1798. It became part of the newly-formed Union County on March 19, 1857, with portions remaining in Essex County used to create Millburn. The little known, but extremely critical, Battle of Springfield was fought here, the last of many battles of the American Revolutionary War to be fought in New Jersey.
