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China is located in Jefferson County next to the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana. It neighbors Beaumont and Port Arthur. Families searching for homes for rent can explore a diverse set of entertainment options while living in the city, like shopping at China Market and Snappy's or eating at Pastry on Wheels.

History of China

• The Texas and New Orleans Railroad was brought to China in the late 1800s, fostering the incremental growth of the community.
• China was incorporated in 1971.
• The name of the city is derived from a water stop during the area's early history. The water stop was near a set of chinaberry trees, which led inhabitants to name the area "China Grove."
• The first post office in China was called China Grove. However, this post office closed and another opened, bearing the more concise name of China.
• Agriculture was the dominant focus of China's early economy. There were many rice farmers in China, capitalizing on the numerous rice warehouses in the city. 
• Oil and natural gas were pivotal for economic growth in the mid 1900s. 

Resources for Renters

• China's website has contact information for residents, including a phone number, fax number, street address and zip code. The site also has an informative list of the city services available for residents, such as the water department and emergency preparedness. The "Our Community" page furnishes a renter with a history of the city and Jefferson County. A community events page, council and staff page, and information on elections are also available on the site. 
• Hardin - Jefferson Independent School District's website has a number of helpful alerts for parents, such as the times and dates of the district's upcoming events and the most recent registration and enrollment information.