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Sulphur Springs, Texas

The recognized Post office was first known as Bright Star, but changed its name to Sulphur Springs in 1871 for the many mineral springs in the area. Hopkins County is the leading dairy county in the southwest with some 490 dairies. Also, the area boasts extensive beef cattle production, as well as, the center for national and regional manufacturing facilities. Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Complex includes meeting rooms, theater/auditorium, livestock exhibition area, indoor rodeo arena.

The Romanesque Revival, 1894, Hopkins County courthouse is almost identical to those in Wise and Ellis Counties. The original cost of the impressive red granite and limestone structure was $75,000.

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Things to do near Sulphur Springs, TX

Site of First Home in Cameron

An historical marker marks the boyhood home of L. S. "Sul" Ross (1838-1898) Texas Governor from 1887 to 1891. L. S. Ross who ...

Ranch Country Club, The -Chisholm/Cimarron

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Lavon Lake Hunting

Hunting the legal game noted below is permitted in designated hunting areas with shotguns or long bows with hunting arrows. R...

Layland Museum

The Layland Museum is located in the handsome 1904 Carnegie Library listed on the National Register of Historic Places...

Plantation Resort Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...