Laid out in 1836 by Sam Houston and Philip Sublett, its name changed to Sabine in 1839. At one time its population soared to 6,000, but storms in 1886, 1900 and 1915 took their toll. Historically significant battle took place here in the Civil War. City was annexed by Port Arthur in 1978.
Location:
Port Arthur Texas
Other History nearby:
(Bridge City) Bridge City Historical Museum
(Beaumont) Clifton Steamboat Museum
(Beaumont) Edison Museum
(Beaumont) Fire Museum of Texas
(Orange) First Presbyterian Church
(Anahuac) Fort Anahuac Park
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06/08 Coming to The Port Arthur area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
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