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Greetings from Springfield!

SDPB's Dakota Life was in Springfield in 2021. The program aired Dec. 7, 2021 (Season 24 Episode 4). Here is SDPB's description: Located near 80-foot chalkstone bluffs overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River in southern Bon Homme County, Springfield sports a population of around 2,000 folks. A [...]

A Bon Homme Way Station

Museum Notes By Marilyn Thomas Stone The house in this photo was built before 1870 on the West side of Emmanuel Creek, along what is now part of Highway 37. The farm is currently owned by Blaine Nagel and sports an attractive new house. The Springfield Centennial Book tells that [...]

A Historical Bell Rings Home

Museum Notes By Marilyn Thomas Stone Do you remember when the museum had a large steel bell outdoors. Well, that bell came from, and was eventually returned to Fort Randall area. There are several items in the museum telling about it. The basic story is that the fort was established [...]

Welcome!

Springfield located in southeast South Dakota hugs the border with Nebraska. In 2021, the community celebrated 150 years. A town rich in history and beaming with opportunities for an enjoyable visit and for a place to call home.

The Springfield Historical Society Museum is open by appointment primarily in the summer and fall months. Walk through a pioneer home, watch the story of Springfield in the mini-theater and imagine the early agriculture machinery working the ground.

We hope to welcome you in person soon!

Greetings from Springfield!

A Bon Homme Way Station

A Historical Bell Rings Home

Welcome!

Museum Notes

A River Town