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Big Spring, Texas

By Danno Wise, About.com

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Big Spring Overview:
Located on the northern edge of the Edwards' Plateau, Big Spring takes advantage of its unique natural setting with numerous parks, Moss Creek Lake and a large outdoor amphitheater.
Big Spring History:
Big Spring was founded in 1882. However, people had been visiting the area for centuries prior to that in order to draw water from the town's namesake - a huge natural spring. Big Spring was officially incoporated in 1907.
Big Spring Hotels:
Big Spring Holiday Inn Express, 432-263-5400; Quality Inn & Suites, 432-264-7086; Whitten Inn, www.whitteninn.com, 432-267-1601
Big Spring Attractions:
Outdoor activity is the main draw for Big Spring. The town boasts a golf course, Moss Creek Lake and Big Spring State Park. The town is also a short drive away from Signal Mountain,
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