14- Black Gold at Spindletop

Episode 14 of the Texas History for Kids podcast, hosted by Michelle Gallegos, titled "14- Black Gold at Spindletop" was published on February 19, 2024 and runs 15 minutes.

February 19, 2024 ·15m · Texas History for Kids

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Summary

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Many early conquistadors thought Texas land was going to be useless. Then came the 1800s. A man named Pattillo Higgins had big dreams of something deep inside the earth that he was sure would make him rich. Listen as I discuss the history of oil and the men who found it in Texas. Visit https://www.michellegauthor.com/podcast-texas-history-for-kids for links to educational resources. &nbs...

Episode Description

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text.

Many early conquistadors thought Texas land was going to be useless. Then came the 1800s. A man named Pattillo Higgins had big dreams of something deep inside the earth that he was sure would make him rich. Listen as I discuss the history of oil and the men who found it in Texas. Visit https://www.michellegauthor.com/podcast-texas-history-for-kids for links to educational resources.

Resources
Etienne-Gray, T (2020, Sept 16). Higgins, Pattillo (1863-1955). Texas State

Historical Association. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/higgins-pattillo

History.com Editors (2019, June 10). Spindletop. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/spindletop

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