Hardin County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Hardin County - Hardin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Hardin County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Hardin County located in the map, major cities in Hardin county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Hardin County, Texas

Map of Hardin County, Texas

Hardin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Kountze. As per 2020 census, the population of Hardin County is 56973 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 894 sq mi (2,315 km2). Hardin County was established on 1858.

Facts about Hardin County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatKountze
Named AfterMartin Hardin, early settler and legislator
Established1858
Organized1859
Coordinates30.2100° N, 94.4200° W
Total Area898 sq mi
Land Area891 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)56,231
Population RankModerately populated Southeast Texas county
Major CitiesKountze, Lumberton, Sour Lake
Main IndustriesTimber, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Major AirportBeaumont Municipal Airport (nearby), Southeast Texas Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPiney Woods forests, Big Thicket National Preserve, Oil & Gas production, Lumber industry
Websitehttps://www.hardincountytx.com

Top Attractions in Hardin County, Texas

  • Big Thicket National Preserve – Hiking, kayaking, and wildlife in diverse ecosystems.
  • Village Creek State Park – Trails, river access, camping, and bird-watching.
  • Kountze City Park – Family-friendly park with playgrounds and picnic areas.
  • Hardin County Courthouse (Kountze) – Historic courthouse anchoring the town square.
  • Historic Downtown Kountze – Shops, cafés, and small-town charm.
  • Hardin County Museum – Exhibits on pioneer life, timber industry, and local history.
  • Beaumont & East Texas Lumber Sites (Nearby Access) – Historical logging landmarks and heritage displays.
  • Big Thicket Scenic Drives – Quiet roads through forested landscapes and waterways.
  • Honey Island Swamp Area – Wildlife viewing and outdoor exploration.
  • Local Timberland Trails – Hiking and nature walks through East Texas pine forests.

Cities and Towns in Hardin County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Kountze (county seat)City198130.3710°N, 94.3127°W
SilsbeeCity664230.3491°N, 94.1810°W
LumbertonCity1323930.2658°N, 94.1991°W
Sour LakeCity181330.1408°N, 94.4049°W
Rose Hill AcresCity44130.3043°N, 94.1906°W
Pinewood EstatesCity147330.2313°N, 94.2863°W
BatsonUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2455°N, 94.6071°W
SaratogaUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.2988°N, 94.5316°W
Honey IslandUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.0610°N, 94.3194°W
Village MillsUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.4891°N, 94.4155°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Hardin County

  • U.S. Highway 69 - major north-south corridor through Lumberton, Kountze, and Silsbee
  • U.S. Highway 96 - overlaps U.S. 69 through much of the county
  • U.S. Highway 287 - serves western portions of the county and overlaps U.S. 69/96
  • U.S. Highway 190 - east-west route through Kountze and Village Mills
  • Texas State Highway 326 - connects Sour Lake with Kountze and Silsbee
  • Farm to Market Road 418 - links Silsbee with southern Hardin County communities
  • Farm to Market Road 770 - serves Saratoga and surrounding areas
  • Farm to Market Road 92 - north-south route through eastern Hardin County

What are Neighboring Counties of Hardin County

  • Tyler County (north)
  • Jasper County (northeast)
  • Orange County (east)
  • Jefferson County (south)
  • Liberty County (west)
  • Polk County (northwest)

Distance from Hardin County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Silsbee106
Lumberton1811
Sour Lake3019
Beaumont (Jefferson County)3522
Orange (Orange County)6339
Liberty (Liberty County)5635
Jasper (Jasper County)8251
Livingston (Polk County)7848
Woodville (Tyler County)5333
Port Arthur (Jefferson County)5836
Houston (Harris County)13383
Lake Charles, Louisiana11370
College Station (Brazos County)209130
Austin (Travis County)397247
Dallas (Dallas County)471293

Waterbodies in Hardin County

Neches River, Village Creek, Pine Island Bayou, Little Pine Island Bayou, Cypress Creek, Turkey Creek, Beech Creek, Lake B.A. Steinhagen, Sandy Creek, wetlands, cypress swamps, oxbow lakes, reservoirs, floodplain waterways, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Hardin County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Silsbee Country ClubSilsbee30.3469°N, 94.1848°W
Wildwood Golf CourseVillage Mills30.5001°N, 94.3934°W
Tyrrell Park Golf CourseBeaumont30.1187°N, 94.1232°W

Colleges and Universities in Hardin County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lamar Institute of TechnologyPublicTechnical CollegeWorkforce and technical education serving Southeast Texas
Lamar UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public university in nearby Beaumont
Lamar State College OrangePublicCommunity CollegeRegional higher education opportunities
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Hardin CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Hardin County QuickFacts
  2. Official Hardin County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Hardin County
  4. Lamar University
  5. Texas Almanac - Hardin County