Sutherland Springs, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sutherland Springs, Texas
Unincorporated community
Historic building in Sutherland Springs
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Wilson
Established	1854
Founded by	John Sutherland
Elevation	469 ft (143 m)
Population  (2017)
• Total	600
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
ZIP code	78161

Sutherland Springs is an unincorporated community located on the old Spanish land grant of Manuel Tarin in northern Wilson County, Texas, United States. It is located on U.S. Highway 87 at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 539.

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History

Texas Historical Commission marker, Linne Oil Field

Sutherland Springs was platted in 1854, and named after John Sutherland Jr., a pioneer citizen. A post office has been in operation at Sutherland Springs since 1851.

Geography

Old Sutherland Springs occupies a portion of the south bank of Cibolo Creek, with New Sutherland Springs (which is mostly in ruins) on the north bank of the creek.