Luling in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Luling

Caldwell County Texas

— Founded 1874 —

Luling Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2022

1. Luling Marker

Inscription. Once known as the "toughest town in Texas," Luling was established in 1874. Since it was originally founded as a railroad town as well as a rowdy center for cattle drivers along the paths of Chisholm Trail, Luling was not highly recognized until a significant discovery of oil by Edgar B. Davis. This discovery soon led to the opening of an oilfield ranging from 12 miles long and two miles wide. The economy quickly moved from the railroad and agriculture to almost entirely oil. The Luling Oil Field was producing over 15 million barrels of oil per year and was the primary base of Luling's economy for more than 60 years.

Luling is famous for barbecue, watermelon, the farmers' markets and the train, but there is much more to see and do. Come for the day or stay the week, while you enjoy Luling's rich cultural heritage with a variety of historic jewels and attractions, demonstrations, great restaurants and unique shops.

The Guadalupe River Heritage Tour includes the 10-county statutory district of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Each location highlights some of the points of interest, attractions and historical background. Shown here are some of the many offerings of things to do and see while visiting Luling.

Erected by Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority.

Topics. This historical

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marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 29° 40.846′ N, 97° 38.874′ W. Marker is in Luling, Texas, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of East Pierce Street (U.S. 90) and South Magnolia Street (State Highway 80), on the right when traveling west on East Pierce Street. The marker is located in front of the Luling Information Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 637 East Pierce Street, Luling TX 78648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sgt. James M. Logan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emory D. Bellard (about 400 feet away); James Raleigh Mackey (about 400 feet away); Robert "Skip" Rutherford (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Heritage Circle... (about 400 feet away); The Wright Building (about 500 feet away); City of Luling (about 600 feet away); First Christian Church of Luling (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luling.

Also see . . . Luling, Texas.

The view of the Luling Marker from the parking lot of the Luling Information Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2022

2. The view of the Luling Marker from the parking lot of the Luling Information Center

Wikipedia

The town was named after a New York banker, Charles Luling. He was a personal friend of Thomas Wentworth Pierce and provided the financing for the railroad as well the purchase of the land that became Luling.[

(Submitted on August 25, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.