Welcome to San Jacinto County
ENVIRONMENT:
Stately piney woods surround the visitor to Coldspring and San Jacinto County in a serene setting easily accessed off US 59 on FM 2025 and Highway 150 off US 190 in Highway 156. With easy access to Houston, approximately a 1 hour drive, this area is an outdoor dream come true! Recreation abounds! Fishing, boating, camping, hunting and hiking are just a few of the activities in which a visitor or resident can participate. Within Coldspring, you will find warm, friendly people and a quaint, historical downtown area which will make you feel right at home.
SCHOOLS:
The Coldspring Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District is committed to education all students to function at their highest level of academic and behavioral performance in order to become responsible citizens. One of the characteristics of COCISD is strong community support through the Community Involvement Team and scholarships to outstanding graduation seniors, honoring outstanding graduates, supporting adult education classes and a host of other activities.
TRANSPORTATION:
San Jacinto County lies directly between two major highways, US 59 and I45. US 59 is a main thoroughfare that stretches from Texarkana to Laredo. I45 runs from Galveston to Dallas. State Highway 150 runs east and west across the area. San Jacinto County and Polk County are joined by a bridge which crosses over the Trinity River on FM 3278 at the Lake Livingston Dam.
RAIL SERVICE: Union Pacific Railroad
AIR SERVICE: Bush Intercontinental Airport—45 miles
Cleveland Municipal—20 miles
Livingston Municipal—20 miles
PORT SERVICE: Port of Houston—85 miles (barge and deepwater)
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
90,000 ACRE Lake Livingston Reservoir
Livingston State Park
Sam Houston National Park
Double Lake
Lone Star Hiking Trails
Cape Royale Golf Course
Waterwood Golf Course
Campgrounds
Baseball Field
LOCATION: Approximately 85 miles northeast of Houston.
CLIMATE:
Annual average temperature 67
Annual average rainfall 48 inches
Elevation 130 ft
GOVERNMENT:
City Type A: General Law Municipality / Mayor & Council. Incorporated in 1969. Council meets 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Coldspring City Hall.
County—Judge & 4 Commissioners for 4 precincts. Commissions’ court meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. and the 4th Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Coldspring.
To obtain more specific information regarding Coldspring and San Jacinto County, contact the Chamber of Commerce by email or phone 936-653-2184
