Springfield (Kentucky)

Springfield is a home rule-class city in and county seat of Washington County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,519 at the 2010 census.HistorySpringfield was established in 1793 and probably named for springs in the area.The Richard Berry Jr. House and the Mordecai Lincoln House are historic houses in Springfield listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographySpringfield is located at . Springfield is located approximately 15 miles east of Bardstown, 10 miles north of Lebanon, and 17 miles west of Danville.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,634 people, 1,166 households, and 711 families residing in the city. The population density was 1048.5/sqmi. There were 1,239 housing units at an average density of 493.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 74.68% White, 22.40% African American, 0.53% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.