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The Township of Springfield is located in northern Union County. The Township of Springfield is bordered by Essex County to the north, Union Townshipto the east and Kenilworth to the southeast. Cranford, Mountainside and Westfield border the township to the southwest with Summit in the northwest. The Township of Springfield, New Jersey homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 14,000 residents. Major highways traversing the township include State Routes 24 and 82 and County Route 577. Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway are minutes from Springfield, providing straightforward access to New York and the Jersey Shore.
The Township of Springfield, NJ has aA downtown charming shopping area and welcoming neighbors making Springfield, NJ homes a picture perfect place to live. The scenic center of town is the Cannon Ball House.
Transportation
If you are considering a move to Springfield, New Jersey homes for sale then you will find the area a great place to live. Springfield, NJ Real Estate offers a suburban setting with convenient train and bus transportation to New York City.
Sightseeing in Springfield, New Jersey
Cannon Ball House is the present day headquarters of the Springfield Historical Society. The Hutching House is called the Cannonball House because it was hit by cannon fire during the Battle of Springfield. It was one of only four houses in Springfield not burned by the retreating British. The house is open to the public by appointment only. The west side of the house was struck with this cannonball (mounted above the window) during the Battle of Springfield.
(This webpage contains information on several historical buildings in Springfield.)
The Springfield Public Library is a great place to take the kids for family time or to just have fun on their own. There is a great selection of books for adults as well as the kids and many activities in which everyone can participate. The hours of the library are detailed on the following webpage.
Parks and Recreation
Springfield, NJ Homeowners enjoy many nearby parks and activities within the Union County Parks System, including:
The First Anderson Rhododendron Park
Baltusrol Golf Club
Schools in Springfield, NJ
Springfield NJ homeowners are very proud of their outstanding school system, including:
Edward V. Walton School
James Caldwell Elementary School
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Jonathan Dayton High School
Saint James the Apostle School
Springfield NJ Real Estate
Springfield, New Jersey Real Estate offers a wide range of pricing from affordable townhouse communities to luxury homes. All Springfield, NJ Real Estate can be found at the Springfield, New Jersey MLS Service.
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