Region: Piney Woods
It was established in 1894 by John Henry Kirby as a sawmill town with deep
ties to railroad industries. Today, the principal commercial center in Hardin
County is located at the edge of the Piney Woods region, about 15 miles
northeast of the Port of Beaumont.
Annual events include the Dulcimer Festival, Crusin' Silsbee and Christmas in
the Big Thicket Festival.
Nearby Cities: Saratoga, Moscow, Lumberton, Camden, Kountze, Newton, more...