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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.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Sulphur Springs, TX

Sherrill Park Municipal Golf Course -One

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

Galaxy Drive-In Theatre

Galaxy Drive-in Theatre, has 4 screens with a double feature on each screen. Take a trip down memory lane at this nostalgic ...

Burleson County Historical Museum

The Burleson County Historical Museum houses items and relics of area pioneers, plus exhibits about Fort Tenoxtitln, a fort e...

Bruce Park

Right in the heart of downtown, Bruce Park is a small park that features the preserved home of William Wills. Other period it...