About Lumberton, TX
Lumberton is a city in Hardin County and is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is known for its Village Creek State Park which attracts visitors from all over Texas and Louisianna. Canoeing, hiking, and bird watching are among the most popular activities in the park. Every April the Village Creek Festival, a three day festival, has been held in which there are arts, crafts, games, rides, food, and music. There is also a parade and the Miss Village Creek Pageant. The schools are served by the Lumberton Independent School District. Famous persons from Lumberton include Debra Jo Fondren, the 1978 Playboy Playmate of the year and Clay Buchholz, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.