Big Spring, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Big Spring, Wisconsin
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 Big Spring, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Big Spring, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Town | New Haven |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561772 |
Big Spring is a small place in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Town of New Haven.
Big Spring is located about 7 miles (11 km) east-northeast of Wisconsin Dells, a popular tourist spot.
People from Big Spring
Some interesting people who were born in or lived in Big Spring include:
- Alonzo L. Best (born in Big Spring): He was a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was also a farmer and a teacher.
- Sophronius S. Landt (lived in Big Spring): He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative, working to represent the people of his area in the state government.
- Una R. Winter (born in Big Spring): She was a suffragist. A suffragist was someone who worked hard to get women the right to vote in elections.
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