East Texas Oil Museum – Telling the story of oil in East Texas. Preserving the history.

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We aim to preserve, through period artifacts, oral histories and primary source documents that together as a mosaic, document East Texas in the 1930s.
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With the museum closing at 5 p.m., last admissions to the museum end at 4 p.m.

1301 S. Henderson Blvd. Kilgore, TX 75662

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If you guessed SUCKER ROD WRENCH, you are correct! Sucker rod wrenches were pivotal in 1930s East Texas oilfields. These tools ensured efficient rod connection, minimizing downtime and maximizing oil extraction. Symbolizing innovation, they propelled the region’s rapid oil expansion, shaping its economic landscape during this pioneering era.