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Big Springs, Indiana
Boone County's location in Indiana
Boone County's location in Indiana
Big Springs, Indiana is located in Boone County, Indiana
Big Springs, Indiana
Big Springs, Indiana
Location in Boone County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Boone
Township Marion
Elevation
925 ft (282 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46077
GNIS feature ID 431066

Big Springs is a small, unincorporated community located in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county. Big Springs is specifically found within Marion Township.

History of Big Springs

Big Springs has a simple but interesting history. It was once known by a few different names, including "Big Spring" and "Bigspring."

The Post Office Connection

A very important part of Big Springs' early history was its post office. This post office served the community for several years, from 1883 to 1900. A post office was a vital place back then. It was where people sent and received letters, packages, and news. Having a post office meant that Big Springs was a recognized place where people lived and communicated with the outside world.

Even though the post office closed in 1900, the name Big Springs has remained. Today, it continues to be a quiet part of Boone County, Indiana.

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