Historic cemeteries in
Hopkins, Texas

Aiguier Cemetery Bennett Cemetery City Cemetery Of Sulphur Springs Coffee Cemetery Connor Cemetery Gamblin Cemetery Greenview Cemetery Hargraves Cemetery Harmony Cemetery Hill-Pippin Cemetery Ishmeal Cemetery Jordan Cemetery Lindley Cemetery Long Cemetery Melton Cemetery Miller Grove Cemetery Montgomery Cemetery Nelta Cemetery New Pickton Cem Cemetery Oakland Cemetery Odd Fellows Cemetery Old Saltillo Cemetery Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery Pleasant Grove Cemetery Proctor Cemetery Reilly Springs Cemetery Restlawn Memorial Cemetery Richland Cemetery Rushing Cemetery Selt Cemetery Seymore Cemetery Stewart Cemetery Stouts Creek Cem Cemetery Sunny Point Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown (Posey) Cemetery Unknown (Arbala) Cemetery Unknown (Black Oak) Cemetery Unknown (Brashear) Cemetery Unknown (Caney Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Center Point Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Como) Cemetery Unknown (Cumby) Cemetery Unknown (East Caney) Cemetery Unknown (East Caney) Cemetery Unknown (Forest Academy Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Gafford Chapel) Cemetery Unknown (Greenpond Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Greenwood) Cemetery Unknown (Independent Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Liberty) Cemetery Unknown (Mt Sterling Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Mt. Zion Ch) Cemetery Unknown (New Birthright) Cemetery Unknown (Old Tarrant Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Peerless) Cemetery Unknown (Pickton) Cemetery Unknown (Pine Forest ) Cemetery Unknown (Pleasant Grove Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Richland Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Roadside Park) Cemetery Unknown (Rockdale Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Shirley Ch) Cemetery Unknown (Shooks Chapel) Cemetery Unknown (Sulphur Bluff) Cemetery Unknown (Tira) Cemetery Unknown (Union Ch) Cemetery Welch Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
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Hopkins County, located in northeast Texas, has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. The area was initially inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Cherokee, until European settlers began arriving in the early 1800s. In 1841, the Texas Congress established Hopkins County and named it after Samuel Hopkins, a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto.

The county's development was greatly influenced by the arrival of the railroad in the late 1870s. The construction of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, also known as the Cotton Belt Route, opened up new opportunities for trade and agriculture in the area. This led to an increase in population and the establishment of several communities, including Sulphur Springs, the county seat.

Agriculture played a significant role in the county's economy. The fertile soil and favorable climate made it ideal for growing crops such as cotton, corn, and wheat. The introduction of new farming techniques and machinery further improved productivity. In addition to agriculture, the county also had thriving industries such as dairy farming, timber harvesting, and oil and gas production.

Over the years, Hopkins County has maintained its agricultural heritage while embracing modern developments. Today, the county is known for its annual Hopkins County Fall Festival, which celebrates the community's history and culture. It also boasts numerous parks, recreational areas, and historic sites, attracting visitors from near and far. Hopkins County continues to be a vibrant and evolving community, combining its rich history with a focus on progress and growth.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Hopkins County, Texas.

  • 1846 - Hopkins County is formed from portions of Lamar and Nacogdoches counties.
  • 1849 - The county's first settlement, Tarrant, is established.
  • 1870 - The city of Sulphur Springs is founded as the county seat.
  • 1872 - The Texas and Pacific Railway is built through the county, boosting economic development.
  • 1884 - The county courthouse, known as the "Old White Courthouse," is constructed in Sulphur Springs.
  • 1961 - Lake Fork Reservoir is completed, providing a new recreational attraction for the county.
  • 1985 - The city of Sulphur Springs is designated as the "World Champion Hopkins County Stew Capital."
  • 2000 - The Hopkins County Veterans Memorial is dedicated to honor local veterans.