Sanderson, County seat in Terrell County, Texas, United States
The administrative center of Terrell County sits at an elevation of 850 meters and extends across 4.2 square miles of Texas landscape.
Founded in 1882 as a Southern Pacific Railroad division point, Sanderson grew into a center for wool production until a devastating flood in 1965.
The Art Deco Sanderson High School from 1931 displays a decorative frieze above its entrance with the words Truth Culture Progress Success.
The Terrell County Independent School District operates educational facilities, including a six-man football team at Sanderson High School.
Recent meteorological events marked the area when two tornadoes, rated EF1 and EF3, struck Sanderson in June 2024, affecting multiple residences.
Location: Terrell County
Elevation above the sea: 850 m
GPS coordinates: 30.14110,-102.39600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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