Legendary sculptor, Charlie Stagg, lived and worked as an artist in Vidor, Texas. He slowly built his rather reclusive compound over a 30-year period, all by hand and all by himself. He used recycled glass bottles, reclaimed timber, found objects, and concrete to create a truly one-of-a-kind home. Tourists and locals gasped in delight once they reached the home that was nearly a mile back from the nearest road.
Located just to the northeast of Beaumont, the thriving little Texas city of Vidor is now home to many residents who want to be your next neighbor! The city was incorporated in 1960 and has experienced steady economic growth since then
Legendary sculptor, Charlie Stagg, lived and worked as an artist in Vidor, Texas. He slowly built his rather reclusive compound over a 30-year period, all by hand and all by himself. He used recycled glass bottles, reclaimed timber, found objects, and concrete to create a truly one-of-a-kind home. Tourists and locals gasped in delight once they reached the home that was nearly a mile back from the nearest road.
Vidor
Located just to the northeast of Beaumont, the thriving little Texas city of Vidor is now home to many residents who want to be your next neighbor! The city was incorporated in 1960 and has experienced steady economic growth since then. Named after its founder, Charles Sheldon Vidor, the city is mostly dependent on steel, refining, and petrochemical-based companies in the area. Extensive damage occurred during Hurricanes Rita, in 2005, and Ike, in 2008. However, the city bounced back with gusto and rebuilt quickly. Vidor is a bustling, positively thriving little city. Tucked into the gorgeous Piney Woods of southeast Texas, it's just waiting to be discovered!
Vidor's Neighborhoods
Vidor is a city spread throughout gorgeous pine forests, tucked just back from the Gulf of Mexico a few miles inland. Four specific neighborhoods are popular for different reasons, and we have outlined a few highlights of each below. Whether you prefer seclusion or whether you like being close to the heart of the city, there is a place for everyone in Vidor!
Leon St / W. Circuit Dr: If you are looking for housing for rent in Vidor but wish for a rural, country setting, then this neighborhood is just what you are looking for. Stretching north of I-10 up toward Texla Road, this scenic area offers spacious rental homes (typically 2 to 4 bedrooms) with plenty of room between you and your nearest neighbor. The area is populated by mature oblolly pine, hard pine, slippery elm, and flowering dogwood trees. Shady during the hot and muggy summers, this area remains somewhat cooler because of the canopy, which is a welcome relief to anyone who lives here.
Maple Crest Acres: Tucked between Old US 90 and I-10, this sweet little neighborhood includes Jenkins Airport, as well as Claiborne West Park within its borders. This suburban neighborhood is filled with charming houses, well-tended yards, and plenty of flower gardens! Colorful blooms seem to be around every corner, and a typical weekend has locals out in their yards weeding, planting, or mowing. The tempting smells of barbecue are another fact of life in this homey neighborhood and a fun way to make the most of the excellent climate!
City Center: Located on the northwest side of I-10 with FM 105 stretching up its eastern edge, this visually breathtaking neighborhood includes Tiger Creek, Ross Ridge, and Smith Lake within its borders. If you are looking for a 1-bedroom apartment for rent but want to have easy access to hiking trails and an excellent swimming hole, look no further. This area is thickly wooded and, therefore, heavily shaded. Many of the homes here feature crystal-clear pools for almost year-round swimming parties, as do the apartment complexes. Water is an important commodity around these parts for keeping cool under the blazing Texas sun!
FM 105 / West Fwy: Whether you are looking for a studio apartment for rent or a larger, 2- or 3-bedroom house for rent, this neighborhood is ready to accommodate your preferences. Considered a rural neighborhood because of the population density (meaning it's not dense at all), this area promises peaceful seclusion from the noise and lights of the city. So if you are fond of hooting night owls, the beauty of white-tailed deer and the bouncy swamp rabbit, you will simply adore this neighborhood.
Viva, Vidor!
When the locals aren't out on Smith Lake enjoying some fishing or taking a hike along the banks of the Neches River, you might just be able to find a few of them chowing down on some amazing burgers over at the French Quarter Bar & Grill on South Street. With a friendly staff and a killer grill, this is a popular place to relax and enjoy a beer or two with friends after a long, hard day. Another local watering hole, and place for serious barbecue discussions of technique, sauces, and rubs, is the Bar-B-Que Depot, Inc. on Old Hwy 90 East. Grills and barbecues are serious business in this Texas city, so join in on the fun and fire up your pit!
