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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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