Orange County, Administrative division in Texas, United States
Description
Orange County is an administrative division in eastern Texas along the Louisiana border. The region contains forests, waterways, and multiple residential communities that form the foundation of the county's landscape and settlements.
History
The county was established in 1852 when it separated from Jefferson County and took its name from wild orange groves that once grew in the region. The naming reflects the botanical features that characterized the early landscape.
Culture
The Orange County Hall of Fame recognizes local residents who have contributed to community development through leadership, service, and professional achievements.
Practical
Visitors can access multiple communities throughout the area by traveling along the roads that connect different parts of the county. Understanding the layout helps locate services and attractions spread across the region.
Did you know?
The county maintains 22 departments and employs 17,000 people to serve its population across multiple municipalities and unincorporated areas.
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Spindletop
21.6 km
Rainbow Bridge
16.8 km
Edison Museum
20.5 km
Provost Umphrey Stadium
19.9 km
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum
21.2 km
Jefferson Theatre
20.7 km
Beaumont Civic Center
20.4 km
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum & Visitor Center
21.9 km
Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica
21.1 km
W. H. Stark House
15.5 km
Edison Plaza
20.6 kmShangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
12.8 km
McFaddin-Ward House
22.2 kmJefferson County Courthouse
20.4 km
Vincent–Beck Stadium
20.7 km
Beaumont Commercial District
20.8 km
Stark Museum of Art
15.4 km
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
20.6 km
Crockett Street
20.7 km
Dishman Art Museum
20.2 km
Tyrrell Historical Library
20.6 km
Beaumont Children's Museum
20.4 km
Jack Brooks Federal Building
21 km
Fire Museum of Texas
20.7 kmTexas Energy Museum
20.6 km
Lamar Soccer Complex
20.5 km
Goodhue Building
20.8 km
Mary and John Gray Library
20.3 km
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