The Lucas Gusher
Discovery well of the Spindletop Oil Field and the first important well on the Gulf Coast. It blew in on Jan. 10, 1901, flowing 100,000 barrels of oil a day from a depth of 1020 feet. The oil production which resulted made Beaumont a city and the Sabine District a major oil refining and exporting center of the world. The Lucas Gusher was drilled by the Hamill Brothers, contractors, under the direct supervision of Captain Anthony F. Lucas for Guffey and Galey of Pittsburgh, on the McFaddin, Weiss and Kyle lease.
30.0324° N, 94.0787° W
Where to Find It
on University St. between Florida St. and US 287/US 96/ US 69
Nearby Markers
- 0.8 mi NW South Park High School Beaumont
- 1.3 mi E Site of Spindle Top Hill Confederate Camp Beaumont
- 2.3 mi N Site of Santa Anna Beaumont
- 2.7 mi N Harry James' Childhood Homesite Beaumont
- 2.7 mi NW Sprott Hospital Beaumont
- 2.8 mi N Caroline Gilbert Hinchee House Beaumont