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Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield,_Illinois
Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat and largest city of Sangamon County. The city's population was 116,250 at the 2010 U.S. Census, which makes it the state's sixth most-populous city, the second largest outside of the Chicago metropolitan area (after Rockford), and the largest in central Illinois. As of 2019, the city's population was estimated to have decreased to 114,230, with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County.
Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The most famous historic resident was Abraham Lincoln, who lived in Springfield from 1837 until 1861, when he went to the White House as President of the United States. Major tourist attractions include multiple sites connected with Lincoln including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, and the Lincoln Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
The city lies in a valley and plain near the Sangamon River. Lake Springfield, a large artificial lake owned by the City Water, Light & Power company (CWLP), supplies the city with recreation and drinking water. Weather is fairly typical for middle latitude locations, with four distinct seasons, including, hot summers and cold winters. Spring and summer weather is like that of most midwestern cities; severe thunderstorms may occur. Tornadoes hit the Springfield area in 1957 and 2006.
The city has a mayor–council form of government and governs the Capital Township. The government of the state of Illinois is based in Springfield. State government institutions include the Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor of Illinois. There are three public and three private high schools in Springfield. Public schools in Springfield are operated by District No. 186. Springfield's economy is dominated by government jobs, plus the related lobbyists and firms that deal with the state and county governments and justice system, and health care and medicine.
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The concept came to life during an event that started September 2017, to help raise funds to benefit downtown revitalization. It’s a pop up art event in where you can watch artists compete to create a mural in one day and unveil it during a reception party that night. Each year the murals change, making this a great spot to visit and wander through and take pics or the amazing artwork!
Springfield Rugby Football Club vs Sunday Morning Rugby Football Club on March 16, 2019 at the Springfield Pitch. Springfield wins 29-24!
Springfield Rugby Football Club vs Sunday Morning Rugby Football Club on March 16, 2019 at the Springfield Pitch. Springfield wins 29-24!
Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Beth Card and Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Doug Rice join kids and state and local officials to kick off DCR’s annual Summer Nights Initiative in Springfield on July 5, 2022. [Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office]
Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Kathleen Theoharides join Rep. Bud Williams, Rep. Carlos González, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other local officials to kick off the Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Summer Nights Initiative in Springfield on July 7, 2021. [Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office]
An interesting project rifle - Springfield Armory M1903 195309. Stock marked 4K87 which is believed to be 4th Cavalry, Company K, Trooper 87.
Stock and receiver are NOT related to each other other than through chance!
Summary of 4th Cav below -
Summary of stations for 4th Cavalry
1901 - Philippines
190X - Fort Leavenworth (KS = here!), Fort Riley (KS) and Jefferson Barracks (MO)
1905 - Philippines
1907 - Fort Meade (SD) and Fort Snelling (MN)
1911 - Mexican Border
1913 - Schofield Barracks (HI)
1919 - Brownsville TX for border duty
1921 - Fort Sam Houston (TX)
1921 - Cavalry reorganized, deleting Company K among many other things
Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Kathleen Theoharides join Rep. Bud Williams, Rep. Carlos González, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other local officials to kick off the Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Summer Nights Initiative in Springfield on July 7, 2021. [Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office]