Description
Located in southern Iredell County, 8 km (5 mi) south of Statesville.
History
Local Indians called this place Poison Springs. The area was developed in the 1880s into a health resort known as Linsters Springs. Barium Springs was named because of the reported medicinal value of the natural spring water. The post office name changed from Poison Springs to Barium Springs in 1889. (NC-T11/p24)