Springfield

The wide range of housing choices include colonials, ranches and split level homes, as well as condominiums and townhouses. Larger, newer homes are also available.

Home to the famous Baltusrol Golf Club

Springfield Township is a laid-back bedroom community located in Union County, NJ. The last battle of the American Revolutionary War fought in NJ, the Battle of Springfield, was fought here. Springfield was formed as a township on April 14, 1794. It is bordered by Millburn to the north, Union Township to the east, Kenilworth to the southeast, Westfield and Cranford to the south, and Mountainside to the southwest. The township has a population of approximately 15,800 and covers 5.2 square miles. Manhattan is readily accessible to Springfield residents through easy connections between bus and train service.

The Springfield Public School System serves students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. Each of the township’s schools are named after notable Springfield residents.

Springfield is home to the famous Baltusrol Golf Club which hosted the 2016 PGA Championships. It has also hosted other major golf tournaments including the US Open.

The wide range of housing choices include colonials, ranches and split level homes, as well as condominiums and townhouses. Larger, newer homes are also available.

The Vibe

Check out some of these places and websites to get a feel for Springfield’s unique vibe.

Unique to Town

Baltusrol Golf Club is a private 36 hole golf club that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Cannonball House was built in 1741 and served as a farmhouse until it was used as a hospital during the Revolutionary War. Today it is a museum.
Springfield’s First Presbyterian Church was burned by the British and rebuilt using much of the original structure. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.