Spurger, Texas
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| Coordinates: 30°41′34″N 94°10′40″W / 30.69278°N 94.17778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77660[2] |
| Area code | 409 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369052[1] |
Spurger (/ˈspɜːrɡər/ SPUR-gər) is an unincorporated community in southeastern Tyler County, Texas, United States.
The Spurger Independent School District serves area students.
Historical development
[edit]The first area settlers are known to be in the region as early as 1834. The town's name Spurger comes from a family of landowners who resided there initially.[citation needed] From 1859 a school was established there, and by 1881 a post office was opened.[3]
The Neches River flows through the community.
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Spurger has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Starting on September 1, 2017, for a 10-year period, this area is known as the Knife Capitol of Texas.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spurger, Texas
- ^ "Spurger ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ Spurger, TX - Texas Handbook Online.
- ^ Climate Summary for Spurger, Texas
- ^ Pelham, Ryan (November 13, 2017). "Photos: SETX store earns 'Knife Capital of Texas' title". www.beaumontenterprise.com. Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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