The Oaks Historic District is the first area within the city of Beaumont locally recognized for its history and architecture.  It is Beaumont's only historic district and is among the largest in Texas.  The northern portion of the District is located between McFaddin and Beech Streets and First and Eleventh Streets.  The southern portion is located between Broadway and Smart and First, Fourth and Eleventh Streets. This entire area is also known as "Old Town." The District's goal is to protect, preserve, and enhance structures within one of the city's most historic areas, to stabilize and improve property values, foster civic pride, and promote the use of landmarks to educate and entertain.

Beaumont's Oaks Historic District was established, after months and months of hard work, in 1993. The District runs roughly from I-10 on the north to Smart Street on the south and from 11th Street on the west to 1st Street on the east. The establishment of this historic district created an "overlay" of existing city ordinances. The overlay was designed to preserve the historic character of Beaumont's only historic district.

The ordinances address such things as exterior paint color, exterior modifications, fencing, windows, and signage. Alteration of the exterior of any house located within the boundaries described above will require a Certificate of Appropriateness or CA from the City's Planning and Zoning Commission.

Another feature that accompanies the historic district's overlay is the zoning that was in place at the time the district was formed. The Planning and Zoning Commission must approve any proposed change of the existing zoning. For example, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required if a property owner wishes to change a residence to a business or to change a single-family structure to multi-family.

Our neighborhood has many wonderful experiences to offer. Come help us preserve the architectural history and uniqueness of the "largest historic district in Texas" - The Oaks.

Come to visit, plan to stay. Life is good in the Oaks Historic District.