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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 [...]

Origins of the Springfield Museum

MUSEUM NOTES BY MARILYN STONE A friend asked me recently how the Springfield Museum got started. I checked the old notes of the curator (my Dad, Clark Thomas) and found this information: "In the late 1970's a group of Springfield people who were concerned about preserving the artifacts and memorabilia [...]

Daily Bus Line Connected Springfield

MUSEUM NOTES BY MARILYN STONE Did you know that Springfield used to have a daily bus line between here and Sioux Falls? I remember it, although I never rode it, but along with carrying passengers the bus line carried the newspapers, ice cream, perishable drugs and rush orders for all [...]

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!

Origins of the Springfield Museum

Daily Bus Line Connected Springfield

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Museum Notes

A River Town