Beaumont, Texas -
Gusher Monument and Replica Oil Boomtown
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
It's the spot where black gold, Texas tea, first exploded out of the ground. Preserved for educating present and future fans of oil.
- Address:
- 5550 University Drive, Beaumont, TX
- Directions:
- Southeast edge of the city. I-10 to US 69 south, to the University Drive exit.
- Admission:
- Adults $3
- Phone:
- 409-835-0823
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Gusher Monument and Replica Oil Boomtown
It's the spot where black gold, Texas tea, first exploded out of the ground. Preserved for educating present and future fans of oil. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
It's the spot where black gold, Texas tea, first exploded out of the ground. Preserved for educating present and future fans of oil. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
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Gusher Monument and Replica Oil Boomtown There is a charge for admission. $3 for adults, but discounts for others. There are also picnic tables on the front under shade trees. Very nice gift store. [Kim, 12/13/2010]
Gusher Monument and Replica Oil Boomtown You can see the gusher from Hwy 69. It is very close to Lamar University -- actually Lamar owns it now. Great photo opportunities as well, especially in front of the saloon. [Kim, 02/21/2010]
Replica Oil Boomtown The Replica Oil Boomtown has been closed for repairs following 2005's Hurricane Rita. But beginning April 7, 2007, its replica oil gusher will blow at 2:30 PM, and will do so on the first Saturday of each month for the rest of the year. Viewing is free. According to a press release, the gusher "is also available to blow for private groups by appointment." Interested parties can call 409-835-0823. [RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 04/06/2007][RA: December 2007: The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum will reopen on January 12, 2008.]
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