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Coordinates: 38°47′19″N 77°10′46″W / 38.78861°N 77.17944°W / 38.78861; -77.17944
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Springfield, Virginia
Census-designated place (CDP)
Central Springfield Business District, seen from Springfield Town Center in October 2014
Central Springfield Business District, seen from Springfield Town Center in October 2014
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Location of Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia
Location of Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia
Springfield is located in Northern Virginia
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Springfield is located in Virginia
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Springfield is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 38°47′19″N 77°10′46″W / 38.78861°N 77.17944°W / 38.78861; -77.17944
Country United States
State Virginia
County Fairfax
Area
 • Total
7.9 sq mi (20.4 km2)
 • Land7.9 sq mi (20.3 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
246 ft (75 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
31,339
 • Density3,966.9/sq mi (1,536.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code(s)703, 571
FIPS code51-74592[1]
GNIS feature ID1493642[2]

Springfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The Springfield CDP is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau with a population of 31,339 as of the 2020 census. Previously, per the 2010 census, the population was 30,484. Homes and businesses in bordering CDPs including North Springfield, West Springfield, and Newington are usually given a Springfield mailing address. The population of the collective areas with Springfield addresses is estimated to exceed 100,000. The CDP is a part of Northern Virginia, the most populous region of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Geography

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Springfield is located at 38°46′45″N 77°11′4″W / 38.77917°N 77.18444°W / 38.77917; -77.18444 (38.779238, −77.184636).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.4 km2), of which, 7.9 square miles (20.3 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.49%) is water.

The area is dominated by the interchange of I-95, I-395, and the Capital Beltway (I-495), known as the Springfield Interchange. The center of the town is at the intersection of Route 644 (Old Keene Mill Road / Franconia Road) and Route 617 (Backlick Road) adjacent to the interchange. A significant commercial district exists around the interchange area, but the rest of the community is primarily residential in character.

According to the U.S. Postal Service, Springfield collectively has four ZIP codes:

  • 22150 (often unofficially referred to as Central Springfield, this is the zip code for the actual Springfield CDP itself.)
  • 22151 (North Springfield)
  • 22152 (West Springfield)
  • 22153 (Burke/West Springfield/Newington Forest)

The following are total area, water area, and land area statistics (in square miles) for the four Springfield zip codes:[4]

Zip code Total area Water area Land area
22150 7.88 sq mi. 0.01 sq mi. 7.87 sq mi.
22151 5.28 sq mi. 0.17 sq mi. 5.11 sq mi.
22152 6.16 sq mi. 0.00 sq mi. 6.16 sq mi.
22153 8.36 sq mi. 0.06 sq mi. 8.30 sq mi.
Total 28.50 sq mi. 0.24 sq mi. 28.27 sq mi.

Etymology

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VA State Route 644 Exit 169 on to Old Keene Mill Rd toward Springfield

Springfield takes its name from Springfield Farm, an estate owned by Henry Daingerfield, a prominent 19th-century Alexandria businessman and early director of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad.[5] The name Springfield Farm likely followed a common naming practice in the old South and Midwest where landowners often named their properties after geographical features such as in this case a "spring" referring to a natural water source, and a "field" in reference to open land. The geographic area of present day Springfield was abundant with these land features. [6] While the name "Springfield" can vary as seen by the 34 other Springfield named cities in the United States, its use here is more directly tied to the name of a specific property (Springfield Farms) with history, rather than solely being based on geographic features which distinguishes it from similarly named towns. Over time as roads, railways, and suburban infrastructure expanded, the name came to reflect not just a farm but a growing residential and commercial area in Fairfax County.[7]

Map of Springfield, VA / Fairfax County

Despite being a defined census designated place, "Springfield" encompasses adjacent communities and commercial centers that share mailing addresses, infrastructure, and ZIP codes like 22150, 22151, and 22152. These communities include North Springfield, Kings Park, Newington, Ravensworth and West Springfield. Its origin tied to both private landholding and railroad expansion reflects the typical evolution of many modern American suburbs.[8]

History

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19th century

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A saw and grist mill was constructed in the vicinity of present-day Springfield between 1796 and 1800. Owned by James Keene, it gave its name to today's Old Keene Mill Road. The mill served farms in the area for around sixty years before its discontinuation when William H. Keene was convicted and imprisoned for the 1855 murder of Lewis Quincy Hall. Nothing remains of it today save for two mill races.[9]

Apartment complex in Springfield
MetroPark complex of offices

The Springfield post office was completed sometime after 1851. It was in existence at the time of the American Civil War, being the site of a skirmish on October 3, 1861, and a Confederate raid on August 3, 1863. The station served as the first Springfield Post Office from 1866 to 1868.[10]

In 1877, Richard Moore petitioned for a post office, which he named Moor; it was located about a little over a mile south of the station, near the intersection of Fairfax (now Old Keene Mill) and Backlick roads. The post office name was changed in 1881 to Garfield to honor the late President James A. Garfield, who had been assassinated that year.

20th century

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In 1907, the Garfield post office closed and a new postal station named Corbett, after the then-landowner, opened back at the railroad station.[10] The name "Springfield" was reinstated for good on June 27, 1910,[11] although the name Garfield continued to appear on maps at least through the 1930s.[12] The post office was moved to a new site in 1933.[10]

Until at least 1946, Springfield remained a rural crossroads, when real estate developer Edward Carr decided to subdivide the area for suburban development along the recently opened Henry Shirley Highway (now I-95/I-395). Carr believed this to be the last easily accessible tract within 12 miles (19 km) of Washington, D.C., and the newly developed area grew quickly.[13]

In 1950, the area had an estimated population of 1,000; Springfield United Methodist Church was established in 1954 and John Lewis High School (Formerly Robert E. Lee) was built in 1957. By 1960, the population was reported as over 10,000; it grew past 25,000 by 1970 with the North and West Springfield neighborhoods.[14]

Between 1973 and 1975, Springfield became a major retail destination with the opening of the Springfield Mall, now Springfield Town Center.[15] (the second regional shopping center in Northern Virginia after Tysons Corner), as well as the Springfield and Brookfield shopping centers.

In the 1980s and 1990s, retail and high-density housing expanded in the area, at least until the opening of the Franconia-Springfield Parkway in 1996, and the Franconia-Springfield Metro and Virginia Rail Express Station in 1997.

21st century

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The mall was renovated and re-opened in 2014.[16]

Buildings

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency building at the Fort Belvoir North Area in Springfield

The center of Springfield is at the intersection of Route 644 (Old Keene Mill Road / Franconia Road) and Route 617 (Backlick Road), which historically marked the location of Springfield’s original commercial core. This area has seen significant redevelopment since the early 2000s, including the construction of the Springfield Town Center and the adjacent Springfield Community Business Center, part of Fairfax County’s plan to encourage mixed-use development and urban revitalization.[17]

The old “Garfield” name survives in Garfield Elementary School, one of the area’s long-standing public schools, reflecting a former community name used during the early 20th century.[18]

One of the most prominent government buildings in Springfield is the headquarters of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), located at the Fort Belvoir North Area (FBNA). Completed in 2011 at a cost of over $1.7 billion, the campus consolidated several NGA facilities from across the region into a state-of-the-art intelligence complex housing over 8,500 employees. The building spans approximately 2.4 million square feet and plays a critical role in national security, defense mapping, and satellite intelligence.[19][20]

The historic Sydenstricker School, a one-room schoolhouse completed in 1928, is located near West Springfield and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The building served as a public school and later as a community center and polling place. It remains one of the few surviving rural schoolhouses in Fairfax County and is maintained by the Upper Pohick Community League.[21][22]

Other notable buildings in the Springfield area include:

  • Springfield Town Center, a major retail and office complex redeveloped from the former Springfield Mall in 2014.
  • Inova HealthPlex – Franconia/Springfield, a freestanding emergency and outpatient facility serving southeastern Fairfax County.[23]
  • Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department Station 22, serving the community since 1966 from its location on Backlick Road.[24]

These civic, commercial, and historical structures reflect Springfield’s transformation from a rural rail stop into a densely developed suburban hub.

Demographics

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Commerce Plaza, one of a number of strip malls in Springfield containing a variety of ethnic restaurants

As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 30,484 people, 12,431 houses, and 7,472 families residing in the Springfield CDP. The population density was 3,869.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,494.0/km2). There were 10,630 housing units at an average density of 1,345.6 per square mile (519.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 48.7% White, 9.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 24.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 12.5% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.5% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 10,495 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.37. As of 2010, the average household size was 2.82.

In the Springfield CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the Springfield CDP as of 2010 was $84,309, and the median income for a family was $95,158. In 2000, males had a median income of $45,679 versus $36,075 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $36,405.

The zip code population totals for the entire Springfield community (as defined by USPS) were as follows:

  • 22150: 22,208
  • 22151: 16,587
  • 22152: 28,236
  • 22153: 33,177
  • Total: 100,208

Public safety

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The Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department (GSVFD), operating in partnership with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue support for the Springfield area. The GSVFD operates out of Station 22, located at 7011 Backlick Road, and is staffed by a combination of career firefighters and trained volunteers. The station responds to thousands of calls annually, including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies.[25]

Additional fire and EMS coverage in the Springfield area is provided by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Stations 5 (Franconia) and 32 (Fairview), which offer mutual aid to the surrounding neighborhoods.

Law enforcement services are provided by the Fairfax County Police Department through its West Springfield District Station, located at 6140 Rolling Road. This station covers much of Springfield, West Springfield, Burke, and parts of Fairfax Station. Officers are assigned to patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, school resource duties, and community outreach programs.[26]

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office provides supplemental public safety services, including managing the Adult Detention Center, serving civil processes, and maintaining courtroom security. Emergency communications are coordinated by the Department of Public Safety Communications, which handles 9-1-1 calls for police, fire, and EMS dispatch throughout the county.[27]

Springfield is also included in regional disaster planning coordinated by the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management, which supports preparedness efforts for natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and mass casualty events.

Shopping

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Residential area in northern Springfield, along Backlick Road near the border of Springfield and North Springfield
Main article: Springfield Mall (Virginia)

Springfield has historically served as a major retail and commercial hub in southern Fairfax County. The most prominent retail complex is the Springfield Town Center, formerly known as Springfield Mall, located near the Springfield Interchange—a critical junction of I-95, Interstate 395, and the Capital Beltway (I-495).

Originally opened in 1973, Springfield Mall was one of the largest enclosed shopping malls in Northern Virginia, with three anchor department stores—JCPenney, Macy's, and Target—and over 100 smaller retailers and food court vendors. Its proximity to major highways and the Franconia–Springfield station made it a popular destination for regional shoppers.[28]

Despite its early success, the mall experienced a gradual decline in the late 1990s and early 2000s due to competition from newer shopping centers and rising concerns about safety. Several high-profile criminal incidents brought negative attention, including:

  • In 2001, Hani Hanjour and Khalid al-Mihdhar, two of the 9/11 hijackers, illegally obtained Virginia identification cards at the mall's DMV branch.[29]
  • In 2005, a violent gang-related stabbing occurred in the mall's food court.[30]
  • In December 2007, a man was fatally shot in a gang-related homicide, which led to indictments in 2008.[31]

In 2005, the mall was purchased by Vornado Realty Trust, which announced a complete redevelopment of the site. After years of planning and phased demolition, the original mall was closed and transformed into an open-air mixed-use complex called Springfield Town Center, which officially reopened in October 2014.[32][33]

Today, Springfield Town Center anchors a revitalized commercial zone that includes national retailers (such as Apple Store, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Forever 21), a luxury movie theater, and plans for adjacent office, hotel, and residential development. It remains a central gathering place for the community and a key piece of Fairfax County’s urban planning for the greater Springfield area.[34]

Transportation

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Roads

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Central Springfield is dominated by the Springfield Interchange, popularly known as the "Mixing Bowl" or the "Melting Pot", a name taken from an earlier interchange near the Pentagon. The interchange includes three Interstates (I-95, I-395, and I-495), with two exits less than a half mile apart, and two surface roads—Commerce Street and Route 644 (Old Keene Mill Road / Franconia Road)—crossing I-95 in close succession. The interchange is further complicated by a separate, reversible high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) facility passing through the center of two of the interstates, which has since been integrated into the region's Express Lanes network.

Built between 1999 and 2007 at a cost of $676 million, the Springfield Interchange Improvement Project was finished on time and on budget, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation, and was officially dedicated on July 18, 2007, by Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine.[35]

As of the 2020s, the interchange handles over 430,000 vehicles per day, making it one of the busiest highway junctions in the Mid-Atlantic region.[36] To accommodate growing demand and improve traffic flow, recent upgrades have included:

  • Integration of Express Lanes: The reversible HOV lanes have been incorporated into the dynamically tolled I-95 Express Lanes system, extending south toward Fredericksburg and connecting north to I-395 Express Lanes toward Washington, D.C.[37]
  • Pedestrian and bicycle improvements: Fairfax County has implemented plans to improve crossings and create safer pedestrian and bicycle connections across Route 644 and Backlick Road, with long-term goals of encouraging mixed-use development near Springfield Town Center and Franconia–Springfield station.[38]

Other major roads serving the Springfield area include:

These roads support both commuter and freight traffic and are closely tied to Springfield’s economic development and transportation planning.

Mass transit

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Rail

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Franconia–Springfield Metro Station

Springfield is served by two major commuter rail systems that provide connectivity to Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia suburbs.

Bus

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Springfield is a transit hub served by several local, regional, and intercity bus services:

  • Fairfax Connector provides local and express bus routes connecting Springfield to Burke, Lorton, Tysons, and the Franconia–Springfield Metro station. Notable routes include 306, 321/322, and 334.[42]
  • OmniRide, operated by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, offers commuter buses between Prince William County and the Franconia–Springfield Metro station, primarily during peak hours.[44]
  • BestBus provides intercity service to New York City with occasional seasonal stops in the Springfield area, depending on demand and ticket sales.[45]
  • Greyhound operates regional and long-distance bus services from the Franconia–Springfield Transit Center, with direct routes to Richmond, Raleigh, and New York.[46]

The Franconia–Springfield Transit Center serves as a multimodal hub integrating Metro, VRE, Fairfax Connector, Metrobus, and intercity services. It is part of Fairfax County’s ongoing plans for transit-oriented development in the Springfield Community Business Center.[47]

Airports

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Springfield is served by three major commercial airports and several smaller regional airports suitable for general aviation and military-connected travel.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest commercial airport, located about 13 miles northeast in Arlington County. It is the most convenient option for domestic flights and short-haul business travel, with service by all major U.S. carriers. It is accessible via the Washington Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines.[48]
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 27 miles northwest in Loudoun and Fairfax counties, is the primary international gateway for the region, with nonstop service to Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Since November 2022, it has been served by the Washington Metro’s Silver Line.[49][50]
  • Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located about 40 miles northeast in Linthicum, Maryland. BWI serves as a major hub for Southwest Airlines and offers both domestic and limited international service. It is accessible via Amtrak and MARC rail at the BWI Rail Station, with shuttle service to the terminal.[51]

Regional and military-accessible airports

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Several smaller regional airports serve the Springfield area and are commonly used for general aviation, private aircraft, and Space-Available (Space-A) military flights:

  • Manassas Regional Airport (HEF), located about 25 miles west of Springfield, is the largest general aviation airport in Virginia. It supports charter flights, corporate jets, flight training, and private aircraft, with full-service fixed-base operators (FBOs) and U.S. Customs availability upon request.[52]
  • Davison Army Airfield, located within Fort Belvoir, just south of Springfield, is a U.S. Army airfield that occasionally supports Space-A military flights. Access is limited to DoD cardholders, and travelers must check with the Joint Base Andrews or Fort Belvoir passenger terminals for availability.[53]
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW), located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, approximately 25 miles from Springfield, serves as a major hub for Space-A travel and military charter flights. It also hosts VIP and Air Force One operations. Service members, retirees, and their families can register for Space-A flights depending on mission availability and category.[54]

These general aviation and military facilities offer additional flexibility for Springfield residents, particularly military families and federal employees who frequently travel on official or leisure status.

Economy

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The corporate headquarters of Ensco is physically located in the Ravensworth census-designated place, with a Springfield postal address.[55][56]

Springfield is home to a number of corporate offices and federal contractors due to its strategic location near Washington, D.C., and its proximity to major highways and the Pentagon. Other employers in the region include VSE Corporation, which provides logistics and engineering support to government agencies,[57] and several defense, intelligence, and IT firms clustered along Backlick Road and Port Royal Road in the Springfield Industrial Park.

The redevelopment of Springfield Mall into Springfield Town Center has played a significant role in revitalizing the local retail economy, attracting national retailers and dining establishments. The shopping center, now managed by PREIT, serves as the economic anchor for the Springfield Community Business Center (CBC), a designated redevelopment area supported by Fairfax County.[58]

Springfield’s economy is also supported by the adjacent U.S. Army installation at Fort Belvoir, which provides direct and indirect employment to thousands of area residents. The nearby National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) facilities further contribute to the area's federal employment base.

With ongoing infrastructure improvements and transit-oriented development plans around the Franconia–Springfield station, local planners envision continued growth in commercial office space, hospitality, and residential real estate.[59]

Education

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Public schools in Springfield are run by Fairfax County Public Schools.[60]

Some Springfield neighborhoods feed schools outside the census-designated place limits, such as the Lake Braddock, South County, and Hayfield districts. Likewise, some Springfield schools are fed by neighborhoods outside the CDP limits.[61]

Elementary schools serving the Springfield area include: Cardinal Forest Elementary School (in West Springfield CDP),[62] Crestwood Elementary School,[63] Garfield Elementary School,[64] Forestdale Elementary School,[65] Hunt Valley Elementary School,[66] Keene Mill Elementary School (West Springfield CDP),[67] Kings Glen Elementary School,[68] Kings Park Elementary School (in Kings Park CDP),[69] Lynbrook Elementary School,[70] Newington Forest Elementary School,[71] North Springfield Elementary School (in North Springfield CDP),[72] Orange Hunt Elementary School,[73] Ravensworth Elementary School (in Ravensworth CDP),[74] Rolling Valley Elementary School (West Springfield CDP),[75] Sangster Elementary School,[76] Springfield Estates Elementary School,[77] Saratoga Elementary School,[78] and West Springfield Elementary School (West Springfield CDP).[79]

Middle schools serving Springfield include Francis Scott Key Middle School[80] and Washington Irving Middle School (West Springfield CDP).[81]

High schools serving Springfield include John Lewis High School (formerly Robert E. Lee) and West Springfield High School in West Springfield CDP;[82] the latter is home to the West Springfield Dance Team, which appeared on the television show America's Got Talent.[83]

Private schools in the vicinity of Springfield include St. Bernadette School (of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington) in West Springfield CDP,[84] Springfield Academy,[85] the Word of Life Christian Academy,[86] Iqra Elementary,[87] and Al-Qalam Academy.[88]

The medical campus of Northern Virginia Community College is located in Springfield. It offers a variety of associates degrees and certificates. [89]

Notable people

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Library

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The Fairfax County Public Library system operates two public library branches that serve the Springfield area: the Richard Byrd Library and the Pohick Regional Library.[92]

The Richard Byrd Library, located at 7250 Commerce Street, is named after famed aviator and explorer Richard E. Byrd, who was a native of Virginia. The library originally opened in 1965 and underwent a major renovation and expansion in 2010, which upgraded the building to 15,000 square feet and incorporated sustainable design features. It offers a wide selection of adult and youth materials, public computers, study rooms, a meeting space, and free Wi-Fi.[93]

The Pohick Regional Library, located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road near Burke and West Springfield, serves as a regional hub for the southern part of Fairfax County. Opened in 1987 and extensively renovated in 2017, the library includes a large collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources. It also features expanded children's programming, a teen space, multiple group study rooms, assistive technology, and dedicated genealogy and local history resources. The branch is named for the nearby historic Pohick Church, which dates to the colonial era.[94]

Both branches offer regular community programming such as children’s story times, English language conversation groups, author talks, and workshops on digital literacy, genealogy, and job readiness. They are also designated voting precincts during Fairfax County elections and serve as public gathering spaces for Springfield residents.

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