Built in 1902 by timber tycoon John Kirby, the house was occupied by his brother's family for 85 years, and now owned by the Hardin County Art Foundation and features photos, papers, and artifacts dating to 1832. Not fully restored.
Location:
210 Main St, Kountze Texas
Telephone
409-246-5184
Other History nearby:
(Woodville) Allan Shivers Museum
(Bridge City) Bridge City Historical Museum
(Beaumont) Clifton Steamboat Museum
(Orange) First Presbyterian Church
(Woodville) Heritage Village Museum
(Humble) Humble Historical Museum
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01/10 Coming to The Kountze area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
Houston Italian Festival Houston TX October10-13 Fiesta Italiana! Bringing Italian culture to life.
International Rice Festival Crowley LA October17-19 Lots of entertainment, arts & crafts, carnival rides and yes, plenty of food.
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