History
Battle of Springfield
The June 23, 1780 battle was one of the final major Revolutionary War engagements in the North and stopped a British push toward Morristown.
Springfield, New Jersey
Revolutionary history, neighborhood life, Route 22 commerce and practical local resources in Union County.
Springfield at a glance
Union CountyNorth-central county location
≈5.2 sq. mi.Compact township footprint
1794Township formed
June 23, 1780Battle of Springfield
Springfield is a compact residential and commercial township where Revolutionary War history, established neighborhoods and major regional roads overlap. Morris Avenue and Mountain Avenue form a traditional local center, while Route 22 carries a larger mix of retail, dining, services and lodging.
Why Springfield stands out
Landmark
Cannon Ball House
Built in the 18th century, the house survived the battle and today serves as the Springfield Historical Society museum; public access is generally by appointment or special event.
Stay
A true in-town hotel
The Hilton Garden Inn on Route 22 West gives Springfield its own full-service lodging option, including meeting space, dining, parking and an indoor pool.
Outdoors
Parks and golf
Township and Union County recreation assets include Meisel Avenue Park, Briant Park, Chisholm Community Center and nearby parkland, while private Baltusrol Golf Club is nationally significant.
Explore the Springfield guide
Business & Shopping
A deep directory of Springfield retail, healthcare, auto, fitness, personal care, professional services, childcare and other non-dining businesses.
Food & Drink
Local cafés, delis, pizza, Thai, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, kosher dining, Route 22 restaurants and quick-service choices, with GF/DF filters where currently supported.
Visiting & Lodging
Revolutionary history, parks, recreation, transportation notes and Springfield’s own hotel.
Community institutions
First Presbyterian Church of Springfield
A historic Springfield congregation closely tied to the township’s Revolutionary-era story.
Springfield Presbyterian Cemetery
The historic burying ground associated with First Presbyterian Church is part of Springfield’s National Register historic context.
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home
In-town funeral home serving Springfield and surrounding Union County communities.
Other houses of worship
Springfield also includes St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Renaissance Church, Calvary Assembly of God and Antioch Baptist Church among its active congregations.
Getting around
Springfield is crossed by US Route 22 and served by nearby I-78, Route 24 and Route 124/Morris Avenue. The township does not have an NJ Transit rail station within its boundaries. Springfield operates a commuter jitney connection to Short Hills Station, while nearby stations in Millburn, Short Hills and Summit may be useful depending on the trip. Union County’s Route 22 Safety Shuttle also serves the Route 22 corridor through Springfield.
Town services and schools
Township of Springfield
Municipal government, recreation, public works, planning, tax information, public notices and community updates are available at springfield-nj.us.
Springfield Public Schools
The district includes Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center, James Caldwell Elementary, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School and Jonathan Dayton High School. District information →
Core municipal and historical information checked against Township of Springfield and Springfield Public Schools sources in September 2026.
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