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{{Short description| Town in the state of Maine, United States}} | {{Short description| Town in the state of Maine, United States}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The [[Gothic Revival]]-style [[Springfield Congregational Church]] (1852) is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. | The [[Gothic Revival]]-style [[Springfield Congregational Church]] (1852) is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].{{cn|date=August 2025}} | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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The median income for a household in the town was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $27,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,082. About 14.3% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. | The median income for a household in the town was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $27,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,082. About 14.3% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. | ||
==Education== | |||
It is in [[Maine School Administrative District 30]]<!--UNI 11220-->.<ref name=SDMap2020>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23019_penobscot/DC20SD_C23019.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722144336/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23019_penobscot/DC20SD_C23019.pdf |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Penobscot County, ME|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=January 14, 2021|page=3 (PDF p. 4/6)|accessdate=July 22, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st23_me/schooldistrict_maps/c23019_penobscot/DC20SD_C23019_SD2MS.txt Text]</ref> It operates Lee/Winn Elementary School in Winn and Mount Jefferson Junior High School in Lee. MASD 30 does not operate a high school, but instead pays [[Lee Academy (Maine)|Lee Academy]] in Lee to educate its students at the high school level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msad30.org/page/about-us|title=About Us|publisher=[[Maine School Administrative District 30]]|access-date=2025-07-13}}</ref> | |||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
* In May 2022, Christopher Pohlhaus, leader of the neo-Nazi group [[Blood Tribe (neo-Nazi group)|Blood Tribe]], bought 10.6 acres of land in Springfield to build an encampment where members could live and train.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tomaselli |first1=Kathleen Phalen |date=August 7, 2023 |title=Neo-Nazi leader establishes training site in Maine |work=[[Bangor Daily News]] |url=https://wgme.com/news/local/neo-nazi-leader-establishes-training-site-in-maine-former-us-marine-christopher-pohlhaus-springfield-white-supremacists-camp-moores-road-bluttstamm-blood-tribe-physical-fitness-drills-weapons-training |access-date=September 3, 2023 |archive-date=August 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811215117/https://wgme.com/news/local/neo-nazi-leader-establishes-training-site-in-maine-former-us-marine-christopher-pohlhaus-springfield-white-supremacists-camp-moores-road-bluttstamm-blood-tribe-physical-fitness-drills-weapons-training |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2023, Pohlhaus sold the property, citing local pressure.<ref>{{cite news|last=Tomaselli|first=Kathleen Phalen|date=November 1, 2023|title=Neo-Nazi says Mainers made it 'too dangerous' to keep Springfield property|url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/11/01/news/penobscot/neo-nazi-mainers-too-dangerous-springfield-joam40zk0w/|url-status=live|newspaper=[[Bangor Daily News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102015700/https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/11/01/news/penobscot/neo-nazi-mainers-too-dangerous-springfield-joam40zk0w/|archive-date=November 2, 2023|access-date=November 2, 2023|url-access=limited}}</ref> | * In May 2022, Christopher Pohlhaus, leader of the neo-Nazi group [[Blood Tribe (neo-Nazi group)|Blood Tribe]], bought 10.6 acres of land in Springfield to build an encampment where members could live and train.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tomaselli |first1=Kathleen Phalen |date=August 7, 2023 |title=Neo-Nazi leader establishes training site in Maine |work=[[Bangor Daily News]] |url=https://wgme.com/news/local/neo-nazi-leader-establishes-training-site-in-maine-former-us-marine-christopher-pohlhaus-springfield-white-supremacists-camp-moores-road-bluttstamm-blood-tribe-physical-fitness-drills-weapons-training |access-date=September 3, 2023 |archive-date=August 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811215117/https://wgme.com/news/local/neo-nazi-leader-establishes-training-site-in-maine-former-us-marine-christopher-pohlhaus-springfield-white-supremacists-camp-moores-road-bluttstamm-blood-tribe-physical-fitness-drills-weapons-training |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2023, Pohlhaus sold the property, citing local pressure.<ref>{{cite news|last=Tomaselli|first=Kathleen Phalen|date=November 1, 2023|title=Neo-Nazi says Mainers made it 'too dangerous' to keep Springfield property|url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/11/01/news/penobscot/neo-nazi-mainers-too-dangerous-springfield-joam40zk0w/|url-status=live|newspaper=[[Bangor Daily News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102015700/https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/11/01/news/penobscot/neo-nazi-mainers-too-dangerous-springfield-joam40zk0w/|archive-date=November 2, 2023|access-date=November 2, 2023|url-access=limited}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Leith, North Dakota]], 2013 tiny American town which thwarted an attempted neo-Nazi take over | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.thespringfieldfair.com Springfield Fair] | * [http://www.thespringfieldfair.com Springfield Fair] | ||
* [https://springfieldmaine.weebly.com/ Official website] | |||
{{Penobscot County, Maine}} | {{Penobscot County, Maine}} | ||
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Springfield is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 293 at the 2020 census.[1]
History
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Geography
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Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Springfield has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[3]
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 409 people, 171 households, and 109 families living in the town. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 281 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.7% Native American, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 171 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the town was 47.7 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 379 people, 150 households, and 109 families living in the town. The population density was 9.9 people per square mile (3.8/km2). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.57% White, 0.79% African American, 0.26% Asian, 1.06% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races.
There were 150 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,082. About 14.3% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
It is in Maine School Administrative District 30.[6] It operates Lee/Winn Elementary School in Winn and Mount Jefferson Junior High School in Lee. MASD 30 does not operate a high school, but instead pays Lee Academy in Lee to educate its students at the high school level.[7]
Notable people
- In May 2022, Christopher Pohlhaus, leader of the neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe, bought 10.6 acres of land in Springfield to build an encampment where members could live and train.[8] In October 2023, Pohlhaus sold the property, citing local pressure.[9]
See also
- Leith, North Dakota, 2013 tiny American town which thwarted an attempted neo-Nazi take over
References
External links
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