Created January 22, 1858: organized August 9, 1858. Named in honor of the Hardins of Liberty County, five brothers-- Benjamin Watson, Augustine Blackburn, William, Franklin and Milton A. who came to Texas in 1825. County seat, Hardin, 1858-1887; Kountze, since.

Marker is on State Highway 326, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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