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 & Towns in Hardin County, Texas

Huffman, Kountze, Lumberton, Silsbee, Sour Lake, Rose Hill Acres, Batson, Pinewood Estates, Village Mills, Woodville (partly)