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Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field

Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field is a historic place in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000818.

Beaumont, Jefferson County, TexasListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000818★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field?

Spindletop is an oil field located in the southern portion of Beaumont, Texas, in the United States. The Spindletop dome was derived from the Louann Salt evaporite layer of the Jurassic geologic period. On January 10, 1901, a well at Spindletop struck oil. The Spindletop gusher blew for 9 days at a rate estimated at 100,000 barrels (16,000 m3) of oil per day. Gulf Oil and Texaco, now part of Chevron Corporation, were formed to develop production at Spindletop. The Spindletop discovery led the United States into the oil age. Prior to Spindletop, oil was primarily used for lighting and as a lubricant. Because of the quantity of oil discovered, burning petroleum as a fuel for mass consumption suddenly became economically feasible.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field
City
Beaumont
County
Jefferson County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000818
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
30.02342, -94.07403
When was Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field listed on the National Register?

Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field located?

Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field is located in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas at approximately 30.02342, -94.07403. See the map above.

Is Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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