Discover Beaumont
On January 10, 1901, a tremendous roar was heard in the little sawmill town of Beaumont, Texas. With the roar came a 150-foot plume of oil that could be seen for miles. The event took place in the Spindletop oil field and changed the course of history.
By 1902, there were nearly 300 wells on Spindletop hill, and 600 individual oil companies. Today, the roar continues with new attractions.
Enjoy the natural wonders in parks and how we use science to preserve them at the BIG THICKET NATURAL PRESERVES with nine land units, six water corridors and over 97,000 acres.
There are many wonderful attractions to discover in our great City.
Discover Beaumont today!
