Sulphur Springs, Texas

In 1850, the residents organized the area's first church, the Methodist Episcopal.

In 1852, the Presbyterian Church was organized.

Construction of the church was completed in 1853.

The village became a city in 1854 when the first post office was established.

The First National Bank of Sulphur Springs received its national charter in 1855.

=== Late 18th, early 19th centuries === In 1857, the city set aside 10 acres (40,000 m2) of land for Bright Star University.

In 1868, federal troops moved into Sulphur Springs and occupied the city for two years during Reconstruction, in an effort to protect freedmen after emancipation.

On May 18, 1871, the legislature moved the county seat of Hopkins County from Tarrant to Sulphur Springs, and the name "Bright Star" was removed from the postal directory.

The construction of a railroad line from Mineola, Texas, in 1872 stimulated growth in the city.

The Sulphur Springs District Conference High School began in 1877, established on Bright Star University land on College Street.

A rail line was run from Jefferson to Sulphur Springs in 1879.

In December 1882, the school became known as Central College.

In 1884, the Sulphur Springs Enterprise was founded.

Louis, Arkansas & Texas Railroad (Cotton Belt) was built through Sulphur Springs in 1887 on its way to Commerce and Sherman.

In 1889, the City National Bank was organized.

In 1891, the bankrupt railroad was sold to Jay Gould interests and renamed the St.

The city's courthouse, which is still used today, was constructed in 1895.

Echo Publishing Company was founded in 1897.

Before 1900, the college burned and Professor Eastman left the area.

In the same year, James Harvey "Cyclone" Davis, a Populist (People's Party) US congressman, founded the Alliance Vindicator; it was published until 1901.

In 1904, wells were dug to supply the city with water.

Bagwell bought the Hopkins County Echo in 1916.

In 1924, the Texas Star was merged into the Daily News Telegram.

The dairy industry was a major component of the local economy from the late 1940s through 1995.

It was named Texas Airport of the Year for 2003 by the Federal Aviation Administration.

=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, 15,449 people, 5,959 households, and 3,987 families were residing in the city.

In 2012, American Farmland Trust voted the market “America's Favorite Farmers Market”.

The population has grown as a result, to an estimate of more than 16,000 in 2016.

As of the 2020 census, 92.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 7.9% lived in rural areas.

== Economy == According to the city's 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top 10 employers in the city are: == Arts and culture == The city public library has two ...