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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Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Several Forest Service Roads through Sam Houston National Forest offer close views of tangled, undisturbed area known as the ...
Four floors of articles, documents and antiques from bygone era. Mementos of pioneer days, early steamboat commerce, and ante...
Exceptional scenery of forested hills and streams lies along U.S. 69, Texas 21 (El Camino Real), and numerous local roads aro...