Barium Springs, North Carolina facts for kids
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Barium Springs, North Carolina
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 Barium Springs, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Barium Springs, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28010
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1018963 |
Barium Springs is a small, unincorporated community in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. It is located near the town of Troutman along U.S. Route 21. This community has its own post office with ZIP code 28010.
The Story of Barium Springs
How Barium Springs Got Its Name
Long ago, Native Americans called this area Poison Springs. This was also the name of the first post office here. In the 1880s, a special mineral spa opened in the community. People believed the water from the springs had healing powers. The water contained minerals like barium. Because of these special waters, the community changed its name to Barium Springs. This new name highlighted the helpful minerals found there.
A Home for Children
Barium Springs is also known for the Barium Springs Home for Children. This home was created to help children who needed a safe place to live and learn. It provided a caring environment for many young people over the years.
