Hardin-Concord Road

In use from 1859 to about 1900, this historic roadway is one of the oldest area landmarks. It accommodated wagon and horseback travel between early settlements and provided connection between river voyages. Concord, to the southeast on Pine Island Bayou, was the southern limit for steamboat traffic on the Neches River. Hardin, to the northwest, was the first Hardin county seat from 1858 to 1887. Much of the old road can be traced today, a reminder of 19th century overland and waterway travel. Although development has obscured it from view at this point, modern U.S. Highway 69 crosses its course here. Today the historic road is remembered for its contributions to local transportation and commerce. (1971, 2011)

Hardin-Concord Road is a historical marker in Lumberton, Hardin County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in Hardin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 89 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.2776, -94.2276 near Lumberton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Walton (cemetery), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bumstead, Mills-Whittaker, and Hooks.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5199011155. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.