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Spurger
Spurger
Spurger is located in Texas
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Location in Texas
Spurger is located in the United States
Spurger
Spurger
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Tyler
Elevation
164 ft (50 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77660
Area code(s) 409
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. From 1859 a school was established there, and by 1881 a post office was opened.

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.

Awards and recognition

Starting on September 1, 2017, for a 10-year period, this area is known as the Knife Capitol of Texas.

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