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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Restored 1901 Missouri Pacific RR depot houses museum of county history in old waiting room and office. Warehouse portion is ...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Details about the Big Thicket National Preserve, interpretive panels, information on trails and boating. Hiking trails of var...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
Ply the waters of Caddo Lake aboard the Graceful Ghost steamboat. It's a replica of an 1890s paddle wheel riverboat, like tho...