Spurger, Texas
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| Spurger | |
  Spurger Location within the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 30°41′34″N 94°10′40″W / 30.69278°N 94.17778°WCoordinates: 30°41′34″N 94°10′40″W / 30.69278°N 94.17778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369052 |
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[]
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.[1]
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.[2]
Awards and Recognition[]
Starting on September 1, 2017, for a 10-year period, this area is known as the Knife Capitol of Texas.[3]
References[]
- ^ 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 24 July 2020.
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- ^ "New Laws in Texas for 2017 - Many Take Effect September 1st, 2017". Rasansky Law Firm. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2017-08-22.
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