![]() ![]() Purists insist that the meat be neither poultry nor bovine, but instead grey squirrel, which was more likely an available source of protein during the late 1800s when the stew originated. A recipe that dates back to pioneer days, every family has their own individual recipe which contains some variation of corn, potatoes and chicken or beef in a tomato broth. To be more specific, Hopkins County Stew. Hopkins County Stew Festival – New York has pizza, Philly has cheesesteak, and Sulphur Springs has stew. It is one of the few James Reily Gordon courthouses that survives to present day, and has unique architectural features such as a double helix staircase and a lack of clock in its tower. Hopkins County Courthouse looking festive for Christmas in 2021 Built in 1894 and designed by renowned Texas architect James Riely Gordon, the red granite and pink sandstone five-story Romanesque revival structure towers over the surrounding landscape. Hopkins County Courthouse – Part of the downtown square, the Hopkins County Courthouse is an emblematic symbol of the county and its drive to persevere. The surrounding district features a general store, sports pub, pizza, burgers, sandwich shop, coffee shops, winery, popcorn and candy store, spa, gym, live theater, book store, gallery, antiques, jewelry shop, painting and framing shops, music store, boutiques and more. The square also boasts a green area where musical acts perform, and an extensive veterans memorial. Children also enjoy a giant chess and checkers set installed into the sidewalk. An interactive fountain in the shape of the Texas star, illuminated by a light show is a favorite for kids, especially during hot summer days. One of Celebration CIty’s many events– the downtown sip n’ stroll– in 2021ĭowntown plaza – Also known as Celebration Square, Sulphur Springs downtown is quaint and charming for all ages. There’s almost one major event for every day of the year. This includes– but is not limited to– crawfish boils, wine festivals, handicrafts markets, parades, steak cook-offs, and more. Construction work on glass bathrooms, January 2021Ĭelebration City – The city’s moniker is not just a random name– Sulphur Springs has over 300 individual events per year and climbing. Residents and visitors alike delight in its oddity. Those using the bathroom can look out across the downtown plaza, but those on the plaza only see a mirrored box. Inspired by a Czech art exhibit, the city installed the two bathrooms on their downtown square in 2012 under city manager Marc Maxwell. Glass bathrooms – Sulphur Springs is home to the world’s only free-standing, outdoor, permanent and see-through glass bathrooms. Here are just a few of the things that make the city unique. Residents are proud to announce Sulphur Springs as their hometown. Sulphur Springs, Texas goes by many names: Celebration City, the Gem of East Texas, and the seat of Hopkins County. ![]()
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