SULPHUR SPRINGS

Population 14,548

Altitude 530

General

The Post Office was first known as Bright Star, but changed its name to Sulphur Springs in 1971 for the many mineral springs in the area. Leading dairy county in the U.S. with some 490 dairies. Also extensive beef cattle production, as well as center for national and regional manufacturing facilities. Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Complex includes meeting rooms, theater/auditorium, livestock exhibition area, indoor rodeo arena. Romanesque Revival 1894 Hopkins County courthouse is almost identical to those in Wise and Ellis counties. Original cost of the impressive red granite and limestone structure was $75,000.

Attractions

• HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM and HERITAGE PARK - This 11 acre complex is home for a growing number of original historic houses, shops, and mills moved to the site. The county's oldest brick structure, the Atkins House, built in 1870, is here. Open Sat from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. Located at 416 N. Jackson Street.
• MUSIC BOX GALLERY - Houses a collection of more than 150 music boxes, started in 1919 when Belgian royal family gave Leo St. Clair a music box. Includes many sizes and varieties. Open Mon - Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Located at 201 N. Davis Street in the library.
• SOUTHWEST DAIRY CENTER - Built in dairybarn style, complete with silo, center tells the story of the dairy industry. Exhibits recall early day milk production and manufacturing, a 1930's style kitchen scene with mother separating the cream while a child churns the butter, and early day barn scene. There is also an old time soda fountain dispensing malts, milk shakes and sundaes, and a general-store gift shop. Center's mobile dairy classroom, complete with cow and calf, travels to schools and events to tell the dairy story. Open Tues thru Sat from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. In the Civic Center Complex. Located at 1210 Houston Street.

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