Port Neches, TX

About Port Neches

• • Rock musician Mark Nesler, known for writing hits for Tim McGraw, hails from here.
• • The "Port Neches Style" of Cajun French music is unique to the region.
• • Oil discoveries along Spindletop Creek spurred rapid growth in the early 1900s.
• • Rumors persist about a hidden network of tunnels beneath the older parts of town.
• • The 1940 explosion at the Neches Butane Products plant caused widespread damage.
• • Named for the Neches River, it was established in 1902 and incorporated in 1911.
• • With around 13,000 residents, it is smaller than neighboring Beaumont.
• • Sitting at just 20 feet above sea level, flooding is a constant concern.
• • The petrochemical industry is the lifeblood, employing many residents.
• • A sense of community pride and resilience permeates the air.
• • The Houston Astros, nearby, won the World Series in 2017.
• • The Mid County Madness rivalry between PNG and Nederland is legendary.
• • The area is characterized by sedimentary deposits from the Pleistocene epoch.
• • The Neches River defines the eastern boundary of the city.
• • Atakapa Indians inhabited the area before European settlement.
• • In 1942, a major fire destroyed the Texaco plant causing significant damage.
• • State Highway 366 serves as a major thoroughfare through the city.

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