Spindletop and the Early Texas Oil Boom (1901-1930)

1. Lucas No. 1 strikes oil at Spindletop

   Jan 10, 1901Labels: Lucas No, Spindletop, Gulf Coast

   • EBSCO
   • Wikipedia

2. Gusher is capped after nine days

   Jan 19, 1901Labels: Well capping, Christmas tree

   • Wikipedia
   • AAPG

3. Texas Fuel Company incorporated in Beaumont

   Mar 1, 1901Labels: Texas Fuel, Beaumont

   • TSHA

4. Gulf Refining Company of Texas is chartered

   Nov 10, 1901Labels: Gulf Refining, Refining

   • Gulf History
   • Gulf Oil

5. Spindletop’s output surges and reshapes U.S. production

   Jan 1, 1902Labels: Spindletop field, U S

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6. The Texas Company (Texaco) is founded

   Apr 1, 1902Labels: The Texas, Texaco

   • TSHA

7. Port Arthur Works refinery begins operation

   Nov 13, 1903Labels: Port Arthur, Refinery

   • TexacoHistory

8. Magnolia Petroleum Company is founded

   Apr 24, 1911Labels: Magnolia Petroleum, Consolidation

   • TSHA

9. Pipeline Petroleum Law expands Railroad Commission role

   Jan 1, 1917Labels: Pipeline Petroleum, Railroad Commission

   • RRC History

10. Texas Oil and Gas Conservation Law is enacted

    Jan 1, 1919Labels: Conservation Law, Railroad Commission

    • RRC History

11. Yount-Lee’s McFaddin No. 2 revives Spindletop

    Nov 13, 1925Labels: Yount-Lee, McFaddin No, Spindletop revival

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    • Beaumont Ent

12. Spindletop is designated a National Historic Landmark

    Nov 13, 1966Labels: Spindletop, National Historic

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