Port Neches, Texas Relocation Guide

Port Neches is an historic town and boasts the birth of the petroleum industry in the area. Founded in 1901, Port Neches was formerly known as Grigsby's Bluff, the site for the Confederate Fort Grigsby during the Civil War.

The economy of Port Neches is driven by one of the largest synthetic rubber plants in the world and a multi-million dollar chemical plant. Petroleum and marine industries as well as many smaller businesses further encompass the area's business scene. The Port Neches-Groves School District, which consists of 11 schools, prepares students for future positions in these and other fields of employment in the Port Neches area.

Recreational facilities include Tugboat Island, a unique playground designed by children, built by volunteers and funded with donations. Port Neches City Park has public boat ramps and a variety of sporting activities. In addition, the park contains an historic home restored by Les Acadiens Du Texas, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the culture and language of the Acadian people.

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