(CBS News) For 23 seasons, "The Simpsons" have lived at 742 Evergreen Terrace in Springfield. But it was never specified which of the nation's many Springfields they called home. Now, series creator Matt Groening has spilled the beans on where Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and the rest of the gang reside.

What state do the Simpsons live in?

Matt Groening has revealed the location of the real-life home of The Simpsons. Ay Caramba! Simpsons creator Matt Groening has revealed the location of the real Springfield: It's in Oregon. In an interview with Smithsonian magazine, posted online Tuesday, Groening credits the name to the hit TV show Father Knows Best.

Is Simpsons Springfield Illinois?

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For 25 years, the Simpsons have lived in the fictional town of Springfield. The show's creator, Matt Groening, said he named the longest-running animated series after Springfield, Ore., though it's not supposed to be representative of the town.