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Kountze, Hardin County

Marker Text

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.

Marker Details

Address 300 W. Monroe St.
Location Description Hardin County Courthouse grounds, near entrance facing W. Monroe St. (SH 326)
Marker # 11154
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 30.368334, -94.316767

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