History of Beaumont, Texas, USA

1854 - Beaumont
Beaumont, a post-village, capital of Jefferson county, Texas, on the Neches river, about 30 miles from its mouth, and 800 miles K. from Austin City. Small vessels ply regularly between Galveston and this place. The county consists of a level plain, which is sparsely inhabited. The chief business of the people is the raising of cattle and horses, immense herds of which range over the vast prairies, and feed on the natural grasses.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1894 - TERRIFIC WIND STORM. Roundhouse Wrecked, Cars Turned Over and Damaged to Other Property.
Beaumont Jefferson Co., Tex., Feb. 8. - A severe storm visited this place about 5 o'clock this morning. The wind attained terrific velocity, but of short duration. The Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City roundhouse was wrecked. Damage between $900 and $1,000. Two cottages in course of erection in the Calder addition were demolished, besides numerous shanties, trees and fences were blown down. Two box cars in the Southern Pacific yards were turned over in the ditch and three flats near by were blown from the rails. The speed of the wind is not known, but it is thought most of the damage was done within the space of about two or three minutes.
Dallas Morning News
Dallas, Texas
February 9, 1894

1895 - Beaumont
Beaumont, an incorporated city and railroad centre, the capital of Jefferson co, Texas, on the Neches River, 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 84 miles by rail E. by N. from Houston. It has 7 churches, 2 national banks, a graded school system, manufactures of cars and furniture, and 2 newspaper offices. Pop. in 1890, 5680.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1901 - January 10 – In the first great Texas gusher, oil is discovered at Spindletop in Beaumont, Texas.

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January 10, 1901

1916
Beaumont, a banking city, the capital of Jefferson co., Tex., on the Neches River, 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 84 miles E. by N. of Houston, on the Texas and New Orleans and other railroads. It has saw-, shingle- and rice-mills, a foundry, oar-works, machine-shops, etc. It ships large quantities of lumber and has been boomed by the discovery of large oil-deposits. Pop. in 1890, 5680 ; in 1900, 9427.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1943 - June 16 - Race riot in Beaumont Texas (2 die)
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A race riot in Beaumont led to a declaration of martial law
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1955 - April 24 - KFDM TV channel 6 in Beaumont, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Beaumont:
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands:

Enjoy the beauty of nature with a stroll or bird-watching at Cattail Marsh. It's a fantastic spot for wildlife enthusiasts.

McFaddin-Ward House Museum:

Step back in time with a visit to this historic mansion. The McFaddin-Ward House offers guided tours, showcasing the elegant architecture and rich history of the area.

Gator Country Adventure Park:

Get up close and personal with alligators at Gator Country. You can even hold a baby gator if you're feeling brave!

Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum:

Learn about the region's oil boom history at this living history museum. The recreated boomtown provides an immersive experience of life in the early 20th century.

Art Museum of Southeast Texas:

If you're an art enthusiast, this museum is a must-visit. It features a diverse collection of contemporary and historical art.

Beaumont Botanical Gardens:

Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens and enjoy the serene... Read MORE...