Gusher signals start of U.S. oil industry - Jan 10, 1901 - HISTORY.com

Thanks TSgt Joe C. for letting us know that on January 13, 1901 an oil derrick gusher at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont, Texas signaled the start of the U.S. oil industry.
Image: 1901-1-13 On January oil is discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont, Texas, sparking the Texas Oil Boom.

TSgt Joe C. good day my friend from Montana, good historical read/share today.