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.
Located 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 CanoeingA Texas Nature Conservancy Preserve of 2,138
Silsbee, TX Nature Preserves Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
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Located across from the rebuilt school, this small museum recalls the horror of the 1937 school explosion that rocked the nat...
Established in 1896, one of the largest manufacturers of glazed pottery in the U.S., producing millions of red clay pots and ...
A cotton warehouse in 1861, converted to hotel 1900, restored as country inn and restaurant. Turn-of-the-century iron beds, V...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...
Nearest entrance 13 miles northwest on Texas 63. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing, backpacking, swi...