The Oak Grove
Historical marker location:
US 62/82 at north city limits, Brownfield, Texas
( US 62/82, at north city limits, Brownfield.)
Marker installed: 1969
Marker size: 14" x 24"
Landmark for pioneers, freighters, these "Shin-Oaks" are unusual for growing spontaneously on treeless high plains
About Texas State Historical Markers
As one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), historical markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas history, including: the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, and military sites; events that changed the course of local and state history; and individuals who have made lasting contributions to the state, community organizations, and businesses.
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Texas has been a major oil-producing state for over a century. The first big oil discovery in Texas was the Spindletop field near Beaumont in 1901, which set off a massive oil boom that transformed the state's economy and made Texas one of the wealthiest states in the country.