West Baden Springs, IN

West Baden Springs is a small, quiet community in southern Indiana with a population of around 550. Sitting right beside French Lick in Orange County, it is famous for the historic West Baden Springs Hotel and its massive domed atrium, which still anchors the skyline. For residents, it offers a peaceful setting where neighbors know each other and local kids attend the Springs Valley school district just down the road.

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The town grew up in the mid-1800s around natural mineral springs, drawing travelers from across the country who came to take the waters. That hospitality background is still a major driver of the local economy. Living in West Baden Springs gives you a slow-paced home base with convenient access to the restaurants, golf courses, and jobs at the neighboring French Lick Resort complex.