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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More than 2,000 varieties of herbs from throughout the world are grown in the garden. Workshops, lectures on several facets o...
Nearest entrance 13 miles northwest on Texas 63. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing, backpacking, swi...
The museum is housed in a 1936 replica, built on a new site, of Don Antonio Gil Y'Barbo's stone house. Y'Barbo, founder of Na...
Martin Creek Lake has standing timber, several creek channels, some lily pads and plenty of shore line structure. Catfishing...