Kountze, Texas
Attraction Listing for Kountze, TX
- Big Thicket Information Station Information Centers
- Big Thicket National Preserve Nature Preserves
- Kirby-Hill House Museum Museums
- Pelt Pond Rural Life Museum Museums
- Timber Ridge Tours Tours
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 MuseumsAt Tyler Junior College, planetarium is one of Texas' largest. Among exhibits are replicas of exploratory space vehicles. Cam...
Features the work of the late Russian American post impressionist, Leo Michelson. The Museum also displays the Gloria and Ber...
A cotton warehouse in 1861, converted to hotel 1900, restored as country inn and restaurant. Turn-of-the-century iron beds, V...
A re-created railroad depot serves as tourist information center for city and county attractions. Also has recreational maps ...