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Phone: 409-287-3300
Come visit us in Kountze, Texas
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 MuseumsExhibits devoted to local East Texas history, agriculture, communications, and military collections. Reproductions of early r...
General history museum in 1925-vintage Gilmer Post Office building on courthouse square. Chronological exhibits including Cad...
Historical items including Early American glassware, Indian artifacts, tools and relics of early settlers, early logging and ...
Houses many of famed industralist's patents and business artifacts; some of his early earth-moving equipment on display. On L...
Features displays of Caddo Indian pottery, arrowheads, tools, and other memorabilia. ...