[1][2] The settlement was part of West Garafraxa Township until 1999.

A post office was located in Living Springs from 1885 to 1914.

[6] The settlement had a school in 1908, and semi-weekly stage coach service in 1910.

[4][7] A chapter of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario was located in Living Springs from 1925 to 1995.

[8] Prior to the 1930s, a shingle mill was located at the settlement.