Hello Mike, the 'Russell Spring' was on land where "Highland Springs" golf course and housing addition is now (at the East edge). (I wonder if this should be really be named the 'Russell Springs' golf course?) :-) Russell Spring was just to the West of of my SAMUEL ancestor's property. There was a 'SAMUEL SPRING/CAVE' on the property of Stephen Anthony SAMUEL and James 'Bradley' SAMUEL. It was there in 1843 when they came from Giles County, Tennessee and they decided to settle near fresh water . (of course, it was called that after they purchased the property.) And, both the Russell & Samuel Springs were on private property. This is all just east of the 60/65 junction south of Springfield on 60 hwy . Where these old springs were is going to be lost when the last of our ancestors pass away. My Mother is 85 and talks about doing the laundry at both Samuel & Russell Spring. Didn't 'Wilderness Road' have other names? If I knew the 'other' names I would ask my parents about it next weekend, when I talk to them on the phone. I have enjoyed reading all about this! Betty -----Original Message----- From: Mike Flannigan <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [MOGreene] Edwards Spring - Greene > >Thanks to all that responded to this. We got a bunch of feedback >on this one. > >We suspect Edwards Spring is really Ward Spring. It's not listed >in GNIS, but is in "Springs of Missouri" (sort of) under Rader >Spring and shown on Fig 82. > >By the way, we have not heard of a Russell Spring in that area, but >I'm sure it's there somewhere. Lot's of springs around there. In >fact there are at least 2 others right by Ward Spring. >Thanks again, >Mike Flannigan