See the amazing bees! Click here to download the Bees of Bee County brochure here.
Don’t miss out on visiting the Coastal Bend Distilling Company!
Visit the Coastal Bend Distilling Company, located in downtown Beeville. Tour the distillery and visit the Tasting Room. Tours of the distillery are scheduled and available to the public during special distillery events. 201 N. Madison Street. www.coastalbenddistillingco.com
The McClanahan House is the oldest business structure in Beeville. The building, the second store built in Beeville by George W. McClanahan, was erected around 1867 on the east side of the courthouse square, near Poesta Creek. The house served as general store, lodging house, and post office. It was built in the pioneer western style, with southern porches. McClanahan was Beeville’s first merchant; he was among the first to buy auctioned lots in the newly formed town of Beeville in 1859. McClanahan also served as schoolteacher, postmaster, county clerk, innkeeper, and Sunday school superintendent. After McClanahan’s death, L.F. Roberts purchased and operated the store for many years.
200 Block E. Corpus Christi, BeeviIIe, TX
Visit Historic Bee County
Courthouse
105 W. Corpus Christi - Beeville, Texas
The Bee County Courthouse is a fine example of the Classical Revival Style. Of particular significance are the Grand Portico and Projecting Pediment entry with Corinthian columns and Dentils along the roofline. The Chicago style windows are also noteworthy. Also unusual is Stephenson's Lady of Justice; unlike most such symbols, she is not depicted as blind.
View the latest edition of Texas Historical Commission Courthouse Cornerstone which celebrates 20 years of courthouse preservation in Texas. Bee County was one of the first courthouses to be restored. Click here to view 2019 Courthouse Cornerstones issue.
The Beeville Art Museum is housed in the beautiful Esther Barnhart House. The house was built in 1910 by the R.L. Hodges family and continued to be occupied by descendants of its original owners until 1975. In 1981, the Hodges house and adjacent acreage were purchased by Dr. Joe Barnhart of Houston. Dr. Barnhart named the Hodges house the Esther Barnhart House in honor of his mother. He then developed the land into a park to be used for the enjoyment of the community and named the park the Joe Barnhart Park in honor of his father. Visit Beeville Art Museum's website at http://bamtexas.org/
Veterans Memorial Park
Visit Veterans Memorial Park for unspoiled South Texas landscape. Walking trails near the north side of park, great for bird watching. Nature lovers will enjoy park features such as the beautiful wild flowers in the spring time and the small creek. The Poesta Creek boasts small critters such as red-ear slider turtles. Picnic areas and restrooms are available in the park. Located off State Highway 673 at 301 N. Minnesota Street.
John C. Beasley Golf Course- A South Texas gem, the Beasley Golf Course sports some of the largest greens within the area. Practice your skills on the driving range and greens. Test your skills on the 9 Hole Par 72 field with water hazards. This beautiful course is located within the Veterans Memorial Park, 301 N. Minnesota Street.
For more information about the Golf Course please call 361-362-7618 or visit www.beevilletx.org.
Disc Golf Course- At the 200 acre park (aka Veterans Memorial Park), as the locals call it, you can discover fields of old-growth live oak, willow, mesquite trees and wildflowers. You will be surprised to find nestled away, an eighteen (18) hole Disc Golf Course with practice basket. The front nine (9) baskets are longer with many holes guarded by majestic live oaks and the back nine (9) sports shorter and tighter holes. The Disc Golf Course features multi-level fields and creek.
The Rialto is currently owned by the Hall- Rialto Preservation Association. The Association is comprised of volunteers that aim to see the Rialto restored to its former grandeur. This beauty opened in August 1922. Attached to the Rialto Theater is a Barber Shop and Annex. Located at 112 N. Washington Street. Donations can be made to the 501c(3) tax exempt organization to Hall-Rialto Preservation Association, P.O. Box 1477, Beeville, Texas, 78104.
Veteran's Monument
in Bee County
Navy Jet- This Navy Jet is located on the corner of Washington and Corpus Christi Street on the Court House square. It was dedicated to the Chase Field Naval Air Station that used to be active in Beeville but closed in 1992.
Blue Star Memorial- Located on the corner of Highway 59 and Washington Street. On the Court House square. It is dedicated to all Mothers who have lost a loved one during all American wars.
G.I. Forum- This monument is dedicated to all Veterans of Bee County. The maker is located on the north side of the Court House square.
World War I- The names on the wall inside the Court House are of the men that lost their lives in WWI in Bee County. The Bee County Court House is located on the corner of Washington (Business 181) and Hwy 59.
Battlefield Cross at Veteran’s Plaza- Located on St. Mary’s Street across from the Bee County Court House on the east side. Between the buildings you will find pavers with the names of veterans from Bee County and the Battlefield Cross in front.
Veterans Memorial Park- City of Beeville Park that is dedicated to all Veterans of Bee County. The park is located on State Highway 673 (Minnesota Street). Inside the Veterans Memorial Park, at the east entrance, sits a monument dedicated to all men that gave their lives in all four wars. The names of WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam Bee County soldiers are engraved on the monument surrounded by American and military flags.
A.C. Jones High School- The Veterans Memorial Stadium was named in honor of all veterans from Beeville. It is located behind the A.C. Jones High School at 1902 N. Adams Street. Inside the Veterans Memorial Stadium is a monument with names of Veterans from Bee County. Inside the A. C. Jones High School is a plaque with names of men and women who graduated from A. C. Jones High School that served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Contact information regarding any of the monuments: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9170 361-358-1331; American Legion Post 274361-319-6554; Vietnam Veterans of American Post 929 361-343-2394; Iraq & Afghanistan Org. Chapter 1979-216-7247.
Downtown Beeville Parade 1946 taken by James Beauchamp. Courtsey of the Will Beauchamp Collection.
View Beeville’s Historic Properties at www.downtowntx.org. Learn about properties for sale, lease, or just view historic pictures & facts to learn more about Beeville’s downtown. Use the Downtowntx to take a virtual tour.
Early Washington Street Scene. Courtesy of William Beauchamp
Bee County Ghost Towns- Travel the backroads of Bee County to discover remnants of yesteryear. Ghost towns: Caesar, Oaks, Olmos, Quincy, Richland, Salt Branch. Ghost Towns list from Texas Escapes http://www.texasescapes.com/Counties/Bee-County-Texas.htm
Bee County History https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hcb05
Bee County Towns Database http://texasalmanac.com/texas-towns/search?places=&county=37
Bee County image from the Texas Almanac http://texasalmanac.com/topics/government/bee-county
Bee County Cemeteries https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi…
Bee County GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Etxbee/
Bee County Texas 1907 Postal Map