When Spindletop erupted near Beaumont on January 10, 1901, it launched the Texas oil industry and transformed the U.S. into an energy superpower. From the rise of companies like Texaco, Gulf Oil, and Exxon to fueling cars, airlines, shipping, and modern manufacturing, the impact is still felt today. One of the Top 5 Texas moments that shaped America over 250 years. #texashistory #our250 #spindletop