Silsbee was established in 1894 by John Henry Kirby as a sawmill town. Today it is the home of the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. Silsbee is the largest city and principal commercial center in Hardin County.
The Silsbee Little Theater is one of best-known amateur theaters in Southeast Texas. Excellent city parks include tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and playgrounds. Excellent hunting and fishing is also available in the immediate area.
A Texas Nature Conservancy Preserve of 2,138
Silsbee, TX Nature PreservesLocated on Village Creek in the heart of the Big Thicket, you can take a short trip of three to four hours, or two to three days in this national preserve. Reservations recommended. At 1430 U.S. 96
Silsbee, TX Canoeing Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
Fifty-five acres administered by City of Henderson with swimming pool, picnic areas, miniature golf, playgrounds, carousel. ...
Boatramp Name Boatramp Location Campers Cove Ramp Campers Cove Park East of FM 92 \"Free\" Magnoli...
Course Access: ResortHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25 miles to Palestine in the nat...
Films and displays of props, costumes, uniforms, awards and mementos of Kilgore College's world-famous precision drill and da...