Hardin County
Created January 22, 1858. Organized August 9, 1858. Named in honor of the Hardins of Liberty County. Five brothers-- Benjamin Watson, Augustine Blackburn, William, Frank and Milton A. who came to Texas in 1825. County seat, Hardin, 1858-1887. Kountze, since.
30.3683° N, 94.3168° W
Where to Find It
Hardin County Courthouse grounds, near entrance facing W. Monroe St. (SH 326)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SE Hooks Abstract Company Kountze
- 0.1 mi NE Kirby-Hill House Kountze
- 0.1 mi NE Courthouses of Hardin County Kountze
- 0.2 mi NE Pine Lodge # 642, A. F. & A. M. Kountze
- 0.2 mi E First Baptist Church of Kountze Kountze
- 0.2 mi NE General Braxton Bragg, C. S. A. Kountze