Springfield, Kentucky
Springfield is a city of 2,899 people in Washington County, Kentucky.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beech Fork Bridge, Mackville Road, Cartwright Creek Bridge, Clements House and John R. Barber House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Springfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Springfield
Springfield is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Washington County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,846 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Beech Fork Bridge, Mackville Road
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Road bridge in Kentucky, United States of America
Cartwright Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Road bridge in Kentucky, United States of America
St. Catharine College
School · 2.6 mi
College near Springfield, Kentucky
Museums and landmarks7
Clements House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in Washington County, Kentucky
John R. Barber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Washington County, Kentucky
Mordecai Lincoln House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Kentucky
St. Dominic's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Church building in Kentucky, United States of America
Walnut Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Springfield, Kentucky
Washington County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Courthouse in Kentucky, United States
William Blackwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
Springfield was established in 1793 and probably named for springs in the area.
The home of Senator John Pope, Richard Berry Jr. House and the Mordecai Lincoln House are historic houses in Springfield listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Springfield, noted by filmmakers as Hollywood South, is the site of Kentucky's first and only movie sound stage. The Springfield Bonded Film Complex was established as a part of the development of Kentucky's film industry following the introduction of the state's film tax credit.
From the History section of Springfield, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Johnson's Chapel AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Springfield Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
St. Catherine of Sienna Convent
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
St. Rose Priory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
378 Rosary Heights Road, Springfield
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Washington County High School
School · 1.0 mi
300 West Us 150 Bypass, Springfield
Map of Springfield
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 4.5 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bardstown 5E (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-11-26: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Samuels Field (BRY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Lebanon 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Bardstown 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Harrodsburg 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Danville 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Campbellsville 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Junction City 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Mount Washington 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Hodgenville 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Washington county courthouse, Bedford at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SpringfieldBaptistChurchKY, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- Springfield Baptist Church closeup, Nyttend, Public domain
- Duncan House in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Pope House in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Walnut north from McCord in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Baptist Church of Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Turner mill site in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Springfield Graded School, Nyttend, Public domain
- KYANG Springfield Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Rose Church, Bbadgett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Mordecai Lincoln House, Vprice724, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Dominic Catholic Church, Bbadgett, CC BY 3.0
- St. Cathrine Chapel, Bbadgett, CC BY 3.0
- Jesse Head Homesite historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- House of History historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Pope, 1770-1845 historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- William McChord House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wilson McElroy House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Covington Institute Teachers' Residence, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Blackwell House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS059-E-59888 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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