Saltillo is a small unincorporated community in east-central Hopkins County, Texas, about 16 miles east of Sulphur Springs at the junction of U.S. Highway 67 and Farm Road 900. The community's name honors Saltillo, Mexico, a reminder of the Mexican and Tejano threads in early Texas settlement. A nearby site known as Old Saltillo marks the community's earlier location, where a church and cemetery remain. Unlike many rural crossroads that have faded, Saltillo retains a small but enduring presence, with a post office and its own ZIP code, a few local businesses, and a population of around 300. The surrounding landscape is rolling East Texas farmland and pasture, with cattle, hay, and timber shaping the local economy. Residents identify strongly with the broader Hopkins County community and the nearby county seat of Sulphur Springs. Because Saltillo is unincorporated, most public services come from Hopkins County, and students attend the Saltillo Independent School District, which operates a single pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade campus in the community. U.S. Highway 67 runs east toward Mount Vernon and west into Sulphur Springs, while Interstate 30, a short distance to the north, connects the area to Dallas, Texarkana, and points beyond. The community's small churches and post office anchor local life, and its position on US 67 gives it a steadier flow of travelers than many nearby rural communities. Saltillo suits people who want a quiet rural address with a short drive to town—offering the space and pace of East Texas country living, with Sulphur Springs' retail, healthcare, and outdoor recreation at Cooper Lake within easy reach. For those seeking acreage, a slower rhythm, and a connection to East Texas tradition, Saltillo offers a distinctive rural home.