Where *is* Springfield, anyway?
"Springfield" is a fictional location. Matt Groening says he chose the name because it is one of the most common city names (121 Springfields exist in the U.S.) and the setting of the antithesis to
The Simpsons, Father Knows Best. Indeed, from Groening's childhood perspective, that Springfield was "the next town over" from his home in Portland, Oregon.
According to Producer/Director David Silverman, Springfield is in the state of North Takoma, eight miles from Toon Town (although it appears this still isn't to be considered an "official" answer.) In
Duffless, the state abbreviation on Homer's driver's license is NT--NT probably representing North Takoma.
The bottom line, though, is that even when the series makes reference to places and events unique to a specific Springfield, it does not mean that the series takes place in that given state.
According to some sources on the group, Matt Groening has said that although Springfield is basically "anytown USA" it does have features somewhat similar to towns in Oregon, where Matt grew up.
Read
Where Is Springfield if you're still not convinced.
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