Spurger, Texas Explained

Spurger
Official Name:Spurger
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Texas
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Tyler
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:164
Coordinates:30.6928°N -94.1778°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:77660[1]
Area Code:409
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1369052

Spurger is an unincorporated community in southeastern Tyler County, Texas, United States.

The Spurger Independent School District serves area students.

Historical development

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. From 1859 a school was established there, and by 1881 a post office was opened.[2]

The Neches River flows through the community.

Climate

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.[3]

Awards and recognition

Starting on September 1, 2017, for a 10-year period, this area is known as the Knife Capitol of Texas.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spurger ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2022. November 11, 2022.
  2. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hls75 Spurger, TX
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=101914&cityname=Spurger%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Spurger, Texas
  4. Web site: Photos: SETX store earns 'Knife Capital of Texas' title . Pelham . Ryan . November 13, 2017 . www.beaumontenterprise.com . Beaumont Enterprise . 24 July 2020 .