Sterling City, TX

united states

Sterling City is a small ranching town in west Texas that serves as Sterling County's seat. Located 40 miles south of San Angelo via US Highway 87, it's the main supply hub for the surrounding cattle country. The town of 1,250 sits on rolling plains dotted with mesquite and live oak. Sterling City Fun Day each June features a popular barbecue cook-off that celebrates the area's deep ranching roots.