Big Spring, Montgomery County, Missouri facts for kids

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Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Montgomery
Area
• Total	3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2)
• Land	3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation	558 ft (170 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	149
• Density	44.37/sq mi (17.13/km2)
ZIP Codes	63363 (New Florence) 65041 (Hermann)
FIPS code	29-05608
GNIS feature ID	2587054

Big Spring is a small community in Montgomery County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, which means the government counts its population separately. In 2020, about 149 people lived there.

What is the History of Big Spring?

Big Spring got its name from a large natural spring nearby. A "spring" is a place where water flows out of the ground. In 1830, a post office opened in Big Spring. It helped people send and receive mail for many years, until 1906.

Where is Big Spring Located?

Big Spring is in the southern part of Montgomery County. It is located along Missouri Route 19. The community is about 8 miles south of New Florence, which is near Interstate 70. It is also about 8 miles north of Hermann and the Missouri River.

What is the Geography of the Area?

Big Spring is in the valley of the Loutre River. This river is a smaller stream that flows into the larger Missouri River. The total area of Big Spring is about 3.38 square miles. Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 0.03 square miles) being water.

How Many People Live in Big Spring?

The word "demographics" refers to information about the people who live in a place, like their age or how many there are. According to the 2020 census, the population of Big Spring was 149 people.