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Big Spring is the county seat of Howard County and was incorporated in 1907. The city of Big Spring stands in a rocky gorge at the convergence of the Caprock Hills and the Edwards Plateau. Currently Big Spring has over 35,000 residents. It gets its name Big Spring due to the fact that it was a large watering hole for buffalo and cattle and this big spring was often used as a stopping point on the Overland trail from California to Santa Fe. This meant that Big Spring became a landmark for cattlemen. There was considerable disagreement over Big Spring with the Shawnee and Comanche Indians with both trying to make use of this big spring as a useful and valuable resource. Nature enthusiasts are naturally drawn to Big spring as it has much to offer in terms of recreational activities. Big Spring has over 800 acres of parklands open to the public.
The City of Big Spring
310 Nolan Street
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone : 432-264-2346