Springfield is an

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in Lynn Township, Posey County, in the

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History

Springfield was

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ted in 1817. The community served from its beginning until 1825 as the county seat, but when the seat was transferred to

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in 1825, business activity shifted elsewhere, and the town's population dwindled. A post office was established at Springfield in 1818, and remained in operation until 1828.

Geography

Springfield is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Posey County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Former county seats in Indiana {{PoseyCountyIN-geo-stub