HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL PARK

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX

Old Post Office (Commerce, Texas) Historic U.S. Post Office in Commerce, Texas. The Georgian Revival style building was constructed 1917-18. The post office moved out in 1971 and the City of Commerce acquired the building to use as a public library. The former post office was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Old Post Office (Commerce, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Hopkins County Museum and Historical Park is located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the area. The museum is housed in the historic Hopkins County jail, which was built in 1884 and served as the county jail until 1978. The building has been beautifully restored and now features exhibits on local history, including the railroad, agriculture, and the military.

In addition to the museum, the Historical Park features several historic buildings that have been relocated to the site, including a one-room schoolhouse, a log cabin, and a blacksmith shop. Visitors can explore these buildings and learn about the daily lives of early settlers in the area.

The park also features a beautiful garden area, with walking paths, benches, and a gazebo. The garden is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

The Hopkins County Museum and Historical Park is open Tuesday through Saturday and offers guided tours for individuals and groups. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including a popular Christmas festival and a summer concert series. Visitors to the museum are sure to leave with a greater appreciation for the unique history and culture of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County.

HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL PARK is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SULPHUR SPRINGS TX. US MID #8404800207

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Old Post Office (Commerce, Texas) Historic U.S. Post Office in Commerce, Texas. The Georgian Revival style building was constructed 1917-18. The post office moved out in 1971 and the City of Commerce acquired the building to use as a public library. The former post office was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Old Post Office (Commerce, Texas) Historical marker for the U.S. Post Office in Commerce, Texas. The plaque states: Commerce Post Office - The U. S. Treasury Department began construction of this building in July 1917, during the country's involvement in World War I. Completed in August 1918 after a number of construction delays, it served as the city's main post office facility until 1971. Deeded to the city the following year, it reopened as a public library in 1973. The Georgian Revival-style building features a central entry portico and an alternating parapet/balustrade along the roofline. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
Delta County Courthouse (Cooper, Texas) Historic Delta County Courthouse in Cooper, Texas. It was constructed in 1940 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Delta County Courthouse (Cooper, Texas) Historic Delta County Courthouse in Cooper, Texas. It was constructed in 1940 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Delta County Courthouse (Cooper, Texas) Historic Delta County Courthouse in Cooper, Texas. It was constructed in 1940 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Old Cooper High School (Cooper, Texas) Historic 1925 Cooper High School in Delta County, Texas.
Old Cooper High School (Cooper, Texas) Historic 1925 Cooper High School in Delta County, Texas.
U.S. Post Office (Cooper, Texas) Historic 1936 U.S. Post Office in Cooper, Texas.
U.S. Post Office (Cooper, Texas) Historic 1936 U.S. Post Office in Cooper, Texas.
Cooper Rail Depot (Cooper, Texas) Historic 1913 Texas Midland Railroad depot in Cooper, Texas. The rail station closed in 1934. The Spanish Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2014 (as the Cooper Rail Depot).
Cooper Rail Depot (Cooper, Texas) Historical marker for the old Texas Midland Railroad depot in Delta County, Texas. The plaque states: Cooper Rail Depot - Built in 1913, this Spanish Revival style brick depot for the Texas Midland Railroad serviced the town of Cooper and Delta County. While the railroad dealt mainly in freight, the depot focused on facilitating passenger service, functioning as a stop along the 130-mile route of the line between Paris and Ennis. It remains a rare example of surviving Texas Midland Railroad structures, being one of only two remaining depots from that line still standing. Commonly seen in smaller rural communities throughout the United States during the late 19th century, the arrival of the railroad in 1895 brought a dramatic increase in population and commerce to the isolated town of approximately 300 residents. The following year saw Cooper's population grow to more than 1,000 and for the next three decades the population steadily increased until it peaked with 2,563 residents in 1925. The Great Depression and cessation of Texas Midland operations in 1934 thwarted the growth of Cooper. The population remains relatively steady to this day. The depot remained vacant from the closing of the Texas Midland rail line until World War II. Following the United States' entry into the conflict, local resident Harry Patterson established a cannery operation within the building. Workers canned chicken here that was sent overseas as part of troop rations. Cans originating from the Cooper depot cannery carried the stamp '4P' for identification purposes. Following the end of the war, Depoyster Lumber Company briefly set up operations on the property until relocating in 1967. That year, Harry Patterson purchased the depot and dedicated it as a local history museum to showcase the heritage of Cooper and Delta County. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2014
Cooper Rail Depot (Cooper, Texas) Historic 1913 Texas Midland Railroad depot in Cooper, Texas. The rail station closed in 1934. The Spanish Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2014 (as the Cooper Rail Depot).

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MID # 8404800207
Name HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL PARK
Alternate Name HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL PARK
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
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LAT/LONG 33.140024, -95.600815
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 223
US Census Tract: 950402
US Census Block: 3045