Hardin County Texas history, towns, courthouse, vintage maps, hotels. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 30� 20' 24" N, 94� 23' 24" W (30.34, -94.39)
Population: 56,322 Est. (2016) 54,635 (2010) 48,073 (2000)
Total area: 898 square miles (2,330 km2)
891 square miles (2,310 km2) land
7.0 square miles (18 km2) water

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Hardin County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker
(Hwy 326 and Redwood St. at Courthouse grounds):

Created January 22, 1858;
organized August 9, 1858.
Named in honor of the Hardins of Liberty County, five brothers-- Benjamin Watson, Augustine Blackburn, William, Franklin and Milton A. who came to Texas in 1825.
County seat, Hardin, 1858-1887;

Kountze, since.

Hardin County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Kountze
Book Hotel Here - Kountze Hotels

Hardin County Vintage Maps

Hardin County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Hardin County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Hardin County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office