Big Spring - Big Spring Park - Neosho, MO - Natural Springs on Waymarking.com

County of spring" Newton County
Location of spring: W. Spring St., Big Spring Park, Neosho
Spring flow: 891,000 gallons of water per day

"Once the site of Indian trading grounds and later a campground for Civil War troops, Big Spring Park remains a favorite rendezvous today. The most photographic scenes and a popular wedding spot in Neosho is Big Spring Park. The park features beautiful gardens, picnic tables, a floral clock and a children’s wading pool."
~ Neosho Chamber of Commerce

"The name "Neosho" is generally accepted to be of Native American (most likely Osage) derivation, meaning "clear, cold water", referring to local freshwater springs. The springs attracted varying cultures of Native American inhabitants for thousands of years. It was also ideal for the later white settlers, who founded the city in 1833. It was incorporated as a municipal government in 1878. Nicknamed "City of Springs", Neosho has long served as an agricultural center and more recently as home of the National Fish Hatchery. It is known locally as the "Gateway to the Ozarks", and since 1957 as "the Flower Box City". ~ Wikipedia

Public or Private Land?: Public Public Land Fees?: none Private Land access?: Not listed

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