History of Port Arthur
Originally platted in 1895, Port Arthur was and is a link to the world with deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico, linked to the entire continent by rail, highway and air. Refining and Petrochemical companies have been the mainstay for business in Port Arthur for more than 100 years.
In 1901, the eruption of the Lucas Gusher at Spindletop changed the economic face and future of Port Arthur forever. The port quickly began to serve the needs of the up-and-coming petrochemical companies such as Gulf Oil Corporation and Texaco. By 1957, Port Arthur was known as the center of the world's prosperous oil refining facilities.
Historical Port Arthur Sites...
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