Sulphur Springs is a small city located in Northeast Texas, about 90 miles from Dallas and 90 miles from Texarkana. It is the largest city in Hopkins County and acts as the county seat. The estimated population is 16,262.
Sulphur Springs was aptly named because sulphuric water that was prevalent in the area that would naturally come up from the ground. They have since dried up, but the name stuck.
In May 1871, Sulphur Springs replaced Tarrant as the county seat of Hopkins County, where it remains today.
What’s Sulphur Springs, TX Zip Code?
The main zip code for Sulphur Springs, TX, is 75482.
How Do You Get to Sulphur Springs from Dallas?
To get there, you take 30 E from Dallas, past Rockwall, Greenville, and you’ll see 5 or 6 exit signs to Sulphur Springs.
Is Sulphur Springs a Good Place to Live?
In our opinion, yes. There are several corporations and manufacturing plants. It’s 20 miles from a major university. It’s easy access to the highway and it’s great for small business. Housing is less expensive than in Dallas or many of the surrounding suburbs.