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Orange, Texas
Orange is a city of 19,177 people in Orange County, Texas, founded in 1830.
Why visit Orange
Townapedia lists 68 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lutcher Theater, Stark Museum of Art, W H Stark House and Sunset Grove Country Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Orange
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orange
Orange is a city in and the county seat of Orange County, Texas, United States. The population was 19,324 at the 2020 census. It is the easternmost city in Texas, located on the Sabine River at the border with Louisiana, and is 113 miles (182 km) from Houston. Orange is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Orange, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks68
Stark Museum of Art
Museum · 2.3 mi
Art museum in Orange, Texas
712 Green Avenue, Orange
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
W H Stark House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic place in Orange, Orange County, Texas
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Woodmen of the World Lodge-Phoenix Camp No. 32
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic place in Orange, Orange County, Texas
Confederate Memorial of the Wind
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
56 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Tony Houseman/Blue Elbow Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi
Restaurants and cafes13
Chili's Grill & Bar
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
292 Strickland Drive
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Twisted Egg Shack
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.9 mi
288 Strickland Drive
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.6 mi
7166 North Highway 87, Orange
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 4.0 mi
2302 State Highway 62 South, Orange
1 more on the map.
History
This community was originally called Greens Bluff after a man named Resin Green, a Sabine River boatman, who arrived at this location sometime before 1830. A short time later, in 1840, the town was renamed Madison in honor of President James Madison.
To resolve the frequent post-office confusion with another Texas community called Madisonville, the town was renamed "Orange" in 1858. The area experienced rapid growth in the late 19th century due to 17 sawmills within the city limits, making Orange the center of the Texas lumber industry. Orange's growth led to the arrival of many immigrants in the late 19th century, including a moderately sized Jewish population by 1896. In 1898, the county built a courthouse in the city, which later burned down and was replaced by the Orange County Courthouse.
The harbor leading into the Port of Orange was dredged in 1914 to accommodate large ships. Ship building during World War I contributed to the growth in population and economy. The Great Depression, not surprisingly, affected the city negatively, and the local economy was not boosted again until World War II. A U.S. Naval Station was installed and additional housing was provided for thousands of defense workers and servicemen and their families. The population increased to just over 60,000 residents. USS Aulick was the first of 300 ships of various types built in Orange during the war.
From the History section of Orange, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Woodmen of the World Lodge-Phoenix Camp Number 32
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
Churches and places of worship29
Lutcher Memorial Church Building
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.3 mi
6108 Hazelwood Drive, Orange
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange
School · 1.2 mi
1704 14Th St, Orange
Healthcare3
Map of Orange
168 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 44°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 42°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orange 9 N (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-12-09: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Pinehurst 2 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- West Orange 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Little Cypress 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Bridge City 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Groves 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Beaumont 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Sulphur 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Lumberton 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Lake Charles 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Moss Bluff 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Orange, Texas water tower, The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange, Texas, Rmckee8, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Confederate Memorial of the Wind, Orange, Texas, Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Orange tx former train depot 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Orange, Texas (3909207412), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orange, Texas 2 (3909207524), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lutcher memorial church tx 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Joseph and annie lucas house 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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