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Beaumont,
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Beaumont is famous for the Lucas Gusher
that blew on January 10, 1901, at the Spindletop salt dome.
With this gusher, the liquid fuel age was started which forever
changed the way oil was used.
| Site Name: |
BASF Corporation |
| Site Address: |
14385 W. Port Arthur Road
Beaumont,
TX 77705 |
| Site attributes: |
- Supports many local organizations such
as the Chamber of Commerce, TABCC, Habitat for Humanity, Girl’s Haven,
Jefferson County United Way, and the annual YMBL Rodeo and State Fair
Auction.
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Local
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| Local Transportation: |
- Jefferson County Airport
- Bus terminals
- Auto rental
- Limousine and taxi service.
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| Entertainment: |
- “Museum Capital of Texas”
- Music from Classical to Zydeco
- Symphony of Southeast Texas
- Local Art Galleries
- The Beaumont Botanical Gardens
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| Recreational activities: |
- Hunting
- Fresh and saltwater fishing
- Birding
- Water sports
- Beaches
- Golf on area courses
- Picnics at one of 35 parks.
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| Shopping: |
- Two local malls : Parkdale in Beaumont
and Central in Nederland.
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- Approximately 87 miles from Houston
- 57 miles from casinos and racetracks
in Louisiana.
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| Useful Links: |
http://www.bmtcoc.org
http://www.beaumontcvb.com
http://www.setx.org/html/resources.htm
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