Welcome to Springfield Illinois USA... 16th President Abraham Lincoln's hometown and the State Capital.
Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city was founded in 1819, became the county seat in 1823, and received its city charter in 1840. It was made the capital of Illinois in 1837, and the Legislature convened here for the first time in 1839.
Springfield is known for its food and as a home to such performing arts as ballet, jazz and a carillon festival, which happens annually. Common tourist attractions include a multitude of historic sites affiliated with Lincoln, state government sites and various food-related attractions such as the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop.
Cultural & entertainment opportunities are abundant. Springfield is home to the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, numerous dance troupes, several drama venues, art galleries and other cultural centers. Historic sites and attractions include the Lincoln Home, Lincoln Tomb, Old State Capitol, Great Western Train Depot, Vachel Lindsay Home, Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Dana-Thomas House, Governor's Mansion, Illinois State House, Oliver Parks Museum, Edwards' Place, Illinois State Museum and the Illinois Vietnam and Korean War Veteran's Memorials.
Educational service from pre-school through post secondary are excellent. Parks and recreational activities are many and readily accessible. In short, the Springfield area offers its residents and visitors a quality of life which effectively combines the best of urban and rural lifestyles.
The residents of Springfield are friendly and proud of their community, our cultural assets and recreational opportunities are many and our businesses are progressive and service-oriented.
Springfield's posh restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs ring the south side of Lake Springfield.
During Summer tourist mingle with swimmers and fisherman at Lincoln's Beach and Mary Todd's Pier. In Winter the Beach is closed to swimming, but ice skating is allowed.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $102,200
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 116,482. Springfield covers 54.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 600 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 62701, 62702, 62703, 62704, 62707.
Area code: 217
Weather
Springfield, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Springfield is 35.56 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.06 Inches.
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in 1819, became the county seat in 1823, and received its city charter in 1840. It was made the capital of Illinois in 1837, and the Legislature convened here for the first time in 1839.