Sutherland City, TX

About Sutherland City

• • Musician Clay Walker, known for country hits in the 90s, was born in Sutherland City.
• • The 'Sutherland City Special,' a unique blend of barbecue spices, originated here.
• • The town boomed due to the discovery of oil in the early 20th century.
• • Legend says a buried treasure from a stagecoach robbery remains hidden near town.
• • A devastating flood in 1958 significantly altered the Guadalupe River's course.
• • Named for early settler George Sutherland, it was established in 1913.
• • With around 550 residents, it's smaller than most Texas towns.
• • Its elevation is 361 feet, offering slightly elevated views of the surrounding plains.
• • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and farming, sustains many families.
• • A quiet, peaceful escape, it feels like stepping back into simpler times.
• • The San Antonio Spurs, a short drive away, won the NBA championship in 2014.
• • Local high school football rivalries create intense community spirit every fall.
• • The Atascosa River flows near Sutherland Springs.
• • A mass shooting at the First Baptist Church occurred on November 5, 2017.

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