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The Muffler Man on 11th St. has been repainted.
[Nicholas L Vautrot, 09/19/2023]Muffler Man - Happy Half Wit:- Address:
- 830 S. 11th St., Beaumont, TX
- Directions:
- Leo's Automotive, on Eleventh Street, at the intersection of Stagg Drive, across the street from the Medical Center.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
The museum was dedicated on Jan 10, 1990. The lower floor covers all aspects of oil production, including locating, drilling, capturing, and refining. The upper floor contains oil memorabilia to such as old gas pumps and station signs, and several early model transport vehicles. A very nice museum, so worthy of a visit.
[Luv2RV, 05/01/2023]Texas Energy Museum:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 600 Main St., Beaumont, TX
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the corner of Main and Forsythe Sts. I-10 exits 855A or 855B and head south into downtown. Turn left at the second stoplight onto Calder Ave. Drive east; at the second light the road bends right and turns into Main St. Drive south three blocks. Parking is on the right; the museum is at the south end of the lot.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 409-833-5100
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
The junk art has expanded beyond just MLK Blvd. The adjacent Craig Street now has its own junk art wall forming. A definite collection of otherwise jettisoned materials turned into some sort of art.
[Luv2RV, 04/28/2023]Flanagan's Junk Barn:- Address:
- 1535 S. MLK Pkwy, Beaumont, TX
- Directions:
- East side of the city, on the northbound side of Hwy 380/S. MLK Pkwy.
- Admission:
- Free
Alfred E. Neuman maintains his vigil over a now-empty garage next to a local used car dealership. He's looking a little worn and needs a paint job, but considering the hurricanes he's been through recently, he's in pretty good shape.
[Rustin LaFurney, 12/25/2021]28-year-old musical artist J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson was at the peak of his fame when the plane he was traveling aboard crashed in Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 3, 1959. The singer was killed instantly, along with fellow stars Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. The Big Bopper was laid to rest in his hometown of Beaumont, where a historical marker educates visitors about his life and The Day the Music Died.
[Kurt Deion / kurtshistoricsites.com, 03/21/2019]Not mentioned -- although there's certainly room enough on the lengthy historical marker -- is that The Big Bopper was buried in a different part of the cemetery until 2007, when he was dug up and reburied here, in a nicer casket. The original casket was placed on display in the Texas Musicians Museum, which has since closed.
Grave of The Big Bopper:- Address:
- 4955 Pine St., Beaumont, TX
- Directions:
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Enter cemetery at the intersection of Lucas Drive and Pine St., then quickly make the first right. Follow that road, then make the third left. Follow that road straight to a dead-end turnaround. The Big Bopper's grave is to the right, just before the dead end. Look for the large historical marker.
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