First settled by Quakers who arrived in Pennsylvania with William Penn, Springfield was first recognized as a governmental entity in 1686.

[4] Many of the streets in Springfield are named after former prominent citizens, including Kennerly, Lownes, Levis, Maris, Thomas, Beatty, Lewis, Foulke, Evans, Powell, Pancoast, Worrell, and Edge.

By the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, it is estimated from tax records that about 300 people resided in Springfield.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Springfield's Baltimore Pike had become one of the busiest commercial areas outside of Philadelphia.

The long, straight stretch of Baltimore Pike in the township was referred to as "The Golden Mile", commonly known for its many automobile dealerships.

Baltimore Pike remains true to its history with many dealerships lining the side of the road.

The Golden Mile is a unique corridor that is essentially a compact commercial strip that cuts directly through bedroom communities on both sides.

Residents are currently attempting to undo the emblematic effects of urban sprawl along the mile through the implementation of green initiatives, responsible traffic planning, and zoning improvements.

The huge development stretched from West Avenue to Providence Road and ran all the way up to Baltimore Pike.

While all resemble each other with their stone fronts and common size, additional luxuries such as porches and window placement were available for purchase to make each one slightly individualized.

Springfield has three sister cities, Lisbon, Portugal, Lima, Peru, and Vancouver, Canada.

The archdiocese closed it due to declining enrollment despite advocacy from community members to keep it open.

Finally, Pennsylvania Route 420 begins at PA 320 south of US 1 and heads southeastward along Woodland Avenue through central and southeastern portions of the township.

SEPTA's light rail Media–Sharon Hill Line between 69th Street Transportation Center and Media serves the township with multiple stations.

SEPTA Regional Rail's Media/Wawa Line passes through the southern portion of Springfield Township, with the nearest stations at Swarthmore and Morton.