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Groves, TX

Groves is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,335 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

Groves is located in eastern Jefferson County at 29°56′50″N 93°54′57″W (29.947113, –93.915829). It is 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Beaumont in eastern Jefferson County. The city of Port Arthur borders Groves on three sides (southeast, southwest, and northeast), while Port Neches lies to the northwest. Three State Highways – 73, 87, and 347 – pass through or near the city. Sabine Lake, an estuary of the Gulf of Mexico, is 3 miles (5 km) to the southeast. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Groves has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.28%, are water. Most of the city sits at an elevation of 5 to 15 feet (1.5 to 4.6 m) above sea level.

In 1886, Sam Courville moved his family from a Sabine Lake settlement in Port Arthur to a new home on 640 acres (2.6 km2) of land. It was in that same general area around 1911 that John Warne Gates purchased additional tracts of land. The land was conveyed to the Griffing brothers of Port Arthur in 1916, and three years later Griffing Brothers Nursery employee Wiley Choate supervised the planting of several thousand pecan trees on a 385-acre (1.56 km2) tract. In 1921, the Port Arthur Land Development Company took control of the site and divided the land into a residential subdivision known as "Pecan Grove". The name was later changed to "Groves", after development representative and pioneer Port Arthurian Asa Groves.

A post office was established in 1927 and a school opened in 1929. A public library opened the following year. The community rapidly developed as a stop on the Kansas City Southern Railway. The Atlantic Refinery began operating in 1936. In 1940, a public water system was installed in the community. Several civic organizations, including the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Volunteer Fire Department, were formed during the 1940s. By the early 1950s, Groves had an estimated population of 1,300. In 1952, residents of the community voted 1,079–262 in favor of incorporating Groves as a city. Rapid population growth followed, surpassing 17,000 in the 1960 census and reaching 18,067 by 1970. During the remainder of the 20th century, the population slowly declined. In 2000, Groves was the fourth-largest city in Jefferson County, after Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Nederland.

In terms of health and wellness, Groves prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The Groves Parks and Recreation Department plays a central role in promoting fitness and community engagement, offering a range of exercise classes, sports facilities, and wellness programs. The city also provides access to healthcare services through medical facilities like the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Mary Hospital, ensuring that residents have quality medical care within reach. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include YMCA and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Chico, such as the Memorial Groves and the Public Parks. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Groves TX include Doornbos Heritage Park, Museum of the Gulf Coast, and Gator Country Adventure Park. 

Population: 16,121 (2021). Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Area: 5.19 sq mi (13.44 km2). ZIP Code: 77619. Area code(s): 409. 

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Is Groves, TX a good place to live?

Living in Groves offers residents a sparse suburban feel as most residents own their homes. Many families live in Groves and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Groves are above average.

How did Groves, TX get its name?

Asa E. Groves, a pioneer Port Arthurian and the editor of the paper that is now the Port Arthur News gave his name to the subdivision that would later be Groves, Texas. Many assume that the city's name is derived from the fact that Asa Groves also arranged for Griffing Nursery to plant hundreds of pecan trees amid the acres he and his partners developed. Real estate salesmen called it "The Groves" and declared that there was nothing like it in the Gulf Coast country. It was said that "man builds cities but nature decides location."

Is Groves, TX expensive?

Groves is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro metro area, which is ranked 133 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Groves is estimated to be 94.4% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

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Wikipedia

City of Beaumont

Groves Parks and Recreation Department 

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Mary Hospital

YMCA 

Planet Fitness

Memorial Groves 

Public Parks

Doornbos Heritage Park

Museum of the Gulf Coast

Gator Country Adventure Park

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Groves History

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