Luling

Few towns in Texas have a history as closely tied to the oil boom of the 1920s as Luling. Set beside the San Marcos River between Austin and San Antonio, the town expanded rapidly after the Luling Oil Field was discovered in 1922; working pumpjacks remain part of its local identity. Downtown retains a compact historic commercial district, while the Zedler Mill site recalls the river’s earlier role in local industry. Each June, the Watermelon Thump brings a long-running Texas harvest celebration to town, with competitions and community events centred on the fruit. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Luling and the San Marcos River country.

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