category : Museums
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.

Hours: Sun. and Tues. 1 - 4 p.m.
Address: 210 Main St.
Phone: 409/246-5184

Come visit us in Kountze, Texas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pelt Pond Rural Life Museum

Features 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 Museums

Timber Ridge Tours

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Kountze, TX Tours

Big Thicket Information Station

Details 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 Centers

Kirby-Hill House Museum

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 Museums

Big Thicket National Preserve

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Kountze, TX Nature Preserves

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Kirby-Hill House Museum

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pelt Pond Rural Life Museum

Timber Ridge Tours

Big Thicket Information Station

Kirby-Hill House Museum

Big Thicket National Preserve

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