Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Big Spring is a city and the county seat of Howard County in West Texas. It lies near the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 87. The city takes its name from a large spring near Scenic Mountain. It has served as the county seat since 1882 and incorporated in 1907. Railroads, agriculture and the oil industry have shaped the community’s development.