Old Hardin
Founded 1859 as first county seat of Hardin County, created in 1858. Prospered until bypassed by Sabine & East Texas Railroad in 1881. A fire of suspicious origin razed the Courthouse here on Aug. 8, 1886. In an 1887 election, Kountze, on the railroad, was named the county seat.
30.3498° N, 94.3471° W
Where to Find It
off FM 326, 3 mi. south of Kountze
Nearby Markers
- 2.2 mi NE Hardin County Kountze
- 2.2 mi NE Hooks Abstract Company Kountze
- 2.4 mi NE Kirby-Hill House Kountze
- 2.4 mi NE Courthouses of Hardin County Kountze
- 2.4 mi NE First Baptist Church of Kountze Kountze
- 2.4 mi NE Pine Lodge # 642, A. F. & A. M. Kountze