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

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

  1. Lucas No. 1 strikes oil at Spindletop

    Labels: Lucas No, Spindletop, Gulf Coast
  2. Gusher is capped after nine days

    Labels: Well capping, Christmas tree
  3. Texas Fuel Company incorporated in Beaumont

    Labels: Texas Fuel, Beaumont
  4. Gulf Refining Company of Texas is chartered

    Labels: Gulf Refining, Refining
  5. Spindletop’s output surges and reshapes U.S. production

    Labels: Spindletop field, U S
  6. The Texas Company (Texaco) is founded

    Labels: The Texas, Texaco
  7. Port Arthur Works refinery begins operation

    Labels: Port Arthur, Refinery
  8. Magnolia Petroleum Company is founded

    Labels: Magnolia Petroleum, Consolidation
  9. Pipeline Petroleum Law expands Railroad Commission role

    Labels: Pipeline Petroleum, Railroad Commission
  10. Texas Oil and Gas Conservation Law is enacted

    Labels: Conservation Law, Railroad Commission
  11. Yount-Lee’s McFaddin No. 2 revives Spindletop

    Labels: Yount-Lee, McFaddin No, Spindletop revival
  12. Spindletop is designated a National Historic Landmark

    Labels: Spindletop, National Historic