Built in 1902 by timber tycoon John Henry Kirby for his brother James. The house was occupied by his family for 85 years. The mansion is now owned by the Hardin County Arts and Educational Foundation and features furnishings, photos, papers, and artifacts dating back to 1832
Kountze, TX MuseumsDetails about the Big Thicket National Preserve, interpretive panels, information on trails and boating. Hiking trails of various lengths have interpretive panels at several locations. 7 mi. north of Kountze on F.M. 420
Kountze, TX Information CentersFeatures folk art, artifacts, and other media to preserve the pioneer spirit of rural East Texas. In scenic Big Thicket area, exhibits also include farm animals. From Kountze, Texas 326 south 13 mi.; F.M. 421 east 1.2
Kountze, TX Museums581 acres offer boating, fishing and swimming in 80-acre lake; boat ramp, fishing pier, camping, cabins and hiking trails. Tw...
Museum houses the archives, archeology, history and artifacts of Newton County. It is also a genealogical library....
Many of city's fine old homes are open during annual Historical Pilgrimage, first weekend in May and Candlelight Tour first t...
Cherokee County's first bank, established 1884, in 1865 building. Euclid St. and U.S. 69....
Shelby County, one of the original counties in the Republic of Texas, is rich in history. The museum, a three-building comple...