Oaks Historic District (Beaumont, Texas)

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Oaks Historic District
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McFaddin-Ward House, now a museum
Type Beaumont Municipal Historic District
Location Beaumont, Texas
Coordinates 30°5′12″N94°7′15″W / 30.08667°N 94.12083°W / 30.08667; -94.12083 Coordinates: 30°5′12″N94°7′15″W / 30.08667°N 94.12083°W / 30.08667; -94.12083
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Location of Oaks Historic District in Texas
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Oaks Historic District (Beaumont, Texas) (the US)

The Oaks Historic District, is a collection of historic homes and businesses in Beaumont, Texas. The area is roughly bound by I-10 to the north and Smart St. to the south and from 11th St. on the west to 1st St. to the east. [1] Many of the historic homes are restored and still used as residences today. The district is just west of downtown. [2]

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