Known as the heart of Effingham County, Springfield has a population of 3,284. The idyllic little town boasts some big names: Paul Carrington, Artie Ulmer and Dusty Zeigler, all professional football players; as well as Josh Reddick, professional baseball player, and Charlton W. Tebeau, historian.
The city is the county seat for Effingham County, and flourished in the wake of the railroad and sawmill industries. The town follows the conventional “square town plan,” with its reach spreading from the town hall square to houses, network foundations and other open
structures. The appearance of the railroad in the mid-1900s carried along with it a flourishing business, which brought a 500 percent population growth.
The town hall and the old jail are still considered historic gems, preserved lovingly through the years. Businesses began booming in 1900 in Springfield, with B.E. Mingledorff’s one retail location. Other businesses followed suit, including a medication store, staple goods, meat store, banks and apparel stores. Springfield is also home to the Mars Theatre, which draws tourists from all over the Southeast, along with the Effingham Living History Museum.
Mayor: Ricky Eilerman
Council Members: Sean Carter, Leah Campbell, Justin Cribbs, Jenny Denney, Steve Shealy, & Gary Weitman
City Manager: Lauren Eargle
City Hall
130 S. Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329
Phone: (912) 754-7617
Council meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6PM.
