Sanderson, TX

About Sanderson

• • Singer Tish Hinojosa, known for blending folk and Latin music, was born in Sanderson.
• • Sanderson is not known for any inventions, cultural events, or other notable creations.
• • The arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1882 established Sanderson as a key point.
• • A rare albino skink was once spotted near the Pecos River outside of Sanderson.
• • The devastating 1965 flood reshaped Sanderson and its relationship to the river.
• • Named for railroad executive Joseph Sanderson, it was established in 1882.
• • The population is about 700; it has faced some population declines.
• • At 2,756 feet, the elevation provides clear, starry desert skies.
• • Ranching and related agriculture are mainstays of the local economy.
• • Being there feels like stepping back in time, a peaceful desert escape.
• • San Antonio Spurs, 230 miles away, won 5 NBA titles between 1999-2014.
• • Local high school football games are the heart of community sports spirit.
• • The landscape features limestone formations characteristic of the Edwards Plateau.
• • Approximately 30 miles south lies the dramatic scenery of the Rio Grande.
• • The town relies on groundwater from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer.
• • Desert bighorn sheep are known to inhabit the surrounding mountainous terrain.
• • The area is characterized by Chihuahuan Desert scrub vegetation.
• • In 1965, Hurricane Gladys caused a devastating flood that destroyed much of the town.
• • The Terrell County Courthouse, built in 1905, is a prominent landmark.
• • U.S. Highway 90 provides the main route through town, connecting it to larger cities.

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