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Why was the discovery of oil at Spindletop considered more significant than oil found in Corsicana? How did the discovery of oil at Spindle Top affect the development of Houston?
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Why was the discovery of oil at Spindletop considered more significant than oil found in Corsicana? How did the discovery of oil at Spindle Top affect the development of Houston?

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Answer: As the first oilfield in the U.S. Gulf Coast, Spindletop inspired further drilling and oil discoveries in the region. Drilling in other salt fields proved to be very successful. In a short time, the Gulf Coast became a major oil region. During that time, Texaco and Gulf Oil grew into major oil producers.

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