Spofford was named after C.K. Spofford, who opened a hotel in town shortly after the railroad came through in 1882. The town grew around the hotel and was granted a post office in 1884. By 1896, the town had its first school, and by 1900, it had 100 residents.
spofforD wAS naMed after C.k. SpofFord, whO OPenEd A HOtel in ToWn shoRtLY afteR tHe RaiLRoad cAme ThRoUgh in 1882. THe tOwN gREw aroUnD the hOTeL aNd waS gRanteD a pOsT offiCe in 1884. By 1896, tHe town Had its fIrst schoOl, and by 1900, iT haD 100 resiDentS.