With the discovery of mineral springs in the area in 1871, Sulphur Springs quickly became a tourist destination and continued to prosper into the 20th century. The Bankhead Highway was first designated through Sulphur Springs in 1917 and by 1924 the segment between Sulphur Springs and Greenville became part of the Federal Highway System. Tourism through the town increased as a result of these designations, and many auto‐related businesses, such motels, tourist courts, gas stations, and auto dealerships, were established along the highway. A must-see on a visit to Sulphur Springs is the Romanesque Revival Hopkins County Courthouse, designed in 1894 by J. Riely Gordon and restored in 2002. City parks features walking/jogging trails and other recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn about regional industry at the Southwest Dairy Museum, or the deep history of the area at the Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park.

More Locations in Sulphur Springs

Conoco Gas Station
232 Jefferson St. (private property)

This 1930s Conoco gas station has all the features of a Moderne Style building - rounded corners, circular window, and metal casement windows. Look for these stylistic architectural features in Moderne buildings across the state.

Gulf Gas Station
426 Main St.

If you’re trying to distinguish between types of gas stations as you travel along the Bankhead, remember this one – 1930s Gulf Gas Stations sported a unique triangular canopy top.

Humble/Enco Gas Station
130 IH-30 Frontage Road (private property)

Like much of 1960s roadside architecture, this Humble/Enco station incorporates projecting and wing-like lines in its design. The three-bay garage and wrap-around windows of the office are also distinctive elements of this 1960s station.