Frequently Used Telephone Numbers (201):
Police	376-0400	Board of Education	276-1025
Fire	376-7670	Public Library	376-4930
Rescue Squad	376-0400	Post Office	376-1138
City Hall	912-2200

HISTORY:

Springfield was originally a dense forest used by Indians for fishing and hunting. It is located at the head of the Rahway River and is named for its springs. Settlement of the area began early in the 18th century by colonists from Hackensack. During the American Revolution, Springfield was the scene of sporadic fighting. General George Washington spent the winter of 1779-1780 in nearby Morristown and defeated Hessian General Knyphausen in battle in Springfield. This battle marked the last British invasion of New Jersey. Washington did make his headquarters in Springfield for a short time in June, 1780. Springfield's main period of growth occurred after World War II, when many homes and highways were constructed, attracting city dwellers to suburban life. *1990 Census figures

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