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Port Neches
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
Port Neches is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,601 at the 2000 census. Port Neches is located at the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.8 square kilometers.
The area known as Port Neches was inhabited by Atakapa Indians, a tribe of coastal dwelling Indians. Port Neches was also the site of Fort Grigsby, a set of American Civil War-era defenses intended to stop a Union advance up the Neches River. The fort was constructed in October 1862, and abandoned someftime after July 1863.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5 percent under the age of 18, 8.9 percent from 18 to 24, 26.9 percent from 25 to 44, 24.3 percent from 45 to 64, and 14.3 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.
Port Neches is also known as the city of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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