Map of Hardin County, Texas

Hardin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 56,231. The county seat is Kountze. The county is named for the family of William Hardin from Liberty County, Texas.

Hardin County is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur, TX metropolitan statistical area.

Hardin County overview:
Name:Hardin County
FIPS code:48-199
State:Texas
Founded:1858
Seat:Kountze
Largest city:Lumberton
Total Area:898 sq mi (2,330 km²)
Land Area:891 sq mi (2,310 km²)
Total Population:56,231
Population Density:63/sq mi (24/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.hardin.tx.us

Hardin County location map. Where is Hardin County?

Hardin County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Hardin County.
Location of Hardin County in the the United States.
Hardin County location on the Texas map. Where is Hardin County.
Location of Hardin County in Texas.

History

The county is named for the family of William Hardin (1801-1839), a settler, judge, and postmaster. The Hardin family cemetery is located north of Liberty.

The current Hardin County Courthouse was built in 1959. It is at least the third courthouse to serve Hardin County.

Hardin County Road Map

Hardin CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Hardin County, Texas. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Hardin CountyMap
Hardin Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 898 square miles (2,330 km), of which 7.0 square miles (18 km) (0.8%) are covered by water.

Hardin County is located on the flat coastal plains of Southeast Texas, roughly 30 mi (48 km) north of the Gulf of Mexico. The county is largely covered by the dense forest of the Big Thicket. It is crossed by numerous small streams and creeks that drain the county into the Neches River, which forms the eastern boundary of the county.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 69/U.S. Highway 287
  • U.S. Highway 96
  • State Highway 105
  • State Highway 326
  • State Highway 327

Adjacent counties

Its eastern boundaries with Jasper County and Orange County are formed by the Neches River. The southern boundary with Jefferson County is formed by Pine Island Bayou

National protected area

  • Big Thicket National Preserve (part)

Hardin County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Hardin County, Texas
Hardin County Topo map.

Hardin County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Hardin County, Texas
Hardin County satellite map.

Hardin County Outline Map

Outline Map of Hardin County, Texas
Hardin County outline map.

See also

Map of Texas State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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