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Kountze ,Hardin County ,Texas

Kountze, Texas – An Overview

Kountze city in the U.S state of Texas is the County seat of Hardin County, where it is located. It became the county seat due to its proximity to the geographic center of the county. The city is located 23 miles North West of Beaumont, Texas and 75 Miles North East of Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur Metropolitan Area.  

Kountze is served by the Kountze Independent School District. This comprises Kountze High that serves grades 9-12. The Kountze Middle enrols students of grades 6-8 and the Kountze Elementary is for grades PK-5.The school district flaunts many winning titles.

Kountze city describes itself as: "The Big Light in The Big Thicket” and rightly so. The Big Thicket National preserve mesmerizes one ‘n’ all with its range of amenities. Camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, bicycling, bird watching, fishing and more such activities can be enjoyed here. This Wonderland promises be an ideal family vacation spot. Engage in hours of bird watching or simply be captivated by the unique wildflowers along the nearby hiking trails of the Big Thicket National Preserve and also at the Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary. The city is home to churches like The Gospel Lighthouse, Kountze Church of Christ and Bethel Baptist Church.

For watersport lovers, the Village Creek and the Neches River, besides the many nearby lakes, offer the most thrilling water sport activities. Ardent book lovers can head to the popular Kountze Public Library. The library plays an ideal host to both recreational reading and research. It boasts some incredible collection and selection of genealogical material, Big Thicket history and adult education materials. Unveiling the history of the city and displaying many historical works are museums like Pelt Pond Rural Life Museum and Kirby-Hill House Museum. The Kirby-Hill House Museum is beautifully set up. It resides on 1.2 acres of land set aside for botanical and historical development. Albums, papers, pictures and articrafts date back to the 1832 era. They are displayed along with original furniture, an 1850 piano and Lucy Kirby-Hill's 1884 organ.

At Kountze, camping doesn’t get any better than this. For those who love to explore and go the adventurous way, the Wilderness Camping and Back Country Camping can be your gateway to experiencing nature like never before! RV camping and cabin rentals are the other camping options. Golfing activities is yet another crowd puller. The Wildwood Resort City offers an 18-hole golf course with all the necessary amenities. The Big Thicket General Store is a great shopping destination for unique gifts. Antique furniture, Amish furniture, collectibles, dolls and many more special items are available here.

Come home to fantastic recreation spots in the form of woodlands and waterways around the city. The distinctive history, serene nature, wildlife, sumptuous dining and the unmatched excitement can be enthralling enough to a visitor to bring him back here again!

Play Construction & Equipment Provider in Kountze, Texas - All Play Inc.

ALL PLAY Incorporated is the exclusive Little Tikes Commercial representative in Kountze area of Hardin County, Texas. We provide turn-key park, playground, athletic and recreational constructions, besides also offering playground equipment, park furnishings, park shelters, water parks, canopy structures, skate parks and much more from a number of good brands. Our playground construction and equipment company conforms to the U.S. safety guidelines for designing, constructing, operating and maintaining safe playgrounds for kids in schools, day care centers, community centers, parks and recreational areas in Kountze.

Quick Facts about Kountze, Texas

Geographic Coordinates	30°22'36" N, 94°18'55" W
County	Hardin County, Texas
Area	10.3 km2 or 4.0 square milesLand - 100%
Standard Zip Code	77625
Time Zone	Central Standard Time (6 hours behind GMT)
Climate	Warmest month - August (92.80o F – Avg. Max. Temp)Coldest month - January (41.10o F – Avg. Min. Temp)Annual average precipitation - 56.41”
Distance from Texas State Capital	206 miles