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Luling
was established in 1874 as a terminus for a branch of the Southern Pacific
Railroad and quickly developed a reputation as the "toughest town in
Texas." This reputation came courtesy of cowboys working the Chisholm Trail
who came to town with little use of law and order. Until oil was discovered by Edgar. B. Davis who risked every penny he had to pay for drilling in the Luling area. On August 9, 1922 Rafael Rios No. 1 well came in after drilling 2,161 feet. This was followed by more wells, eventually opening up an oilfield 12 miles long and two miles wide. |
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With the discovery of oil the Luling economy quickly switched from being a
railroad town and agriculture to focusing on oil for the next 60 years. Eventually the railroads that had caused the foundation of the town of Luling, began pulling out of town for good in the 1930s and 40s. At last count the population of Luling was 5,080. There is no definitive answer as to how Luling got its name. Some will tell you the town was named after a Chinese railroad worker. Some say it was named after a judge named Luling. While others claim Luling was the maiden name of a railroad mogul's wife. |
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WHAT TO DO IN LULING You can shop for antiques, collectibles and artists' artwork in
the numerous shops that line Luling's Main Street. Luling has a Farmer's Market
open all year long, with produce stands where you can find a variety of local
produce, including the famous Luling watermelons. |
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LULING FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS & THUMPS The Luling Watermelon Thump takes place the last weekend of
June. The Watermelon Thump is known around the world. For details about this
year's Watermelon Thump go to the Watermelon
Thump website. The Annual Hays-Caldwell Women's Center Auction raises funds
to provide services to victims of domestic violence in Hays and Caldwell County.
For more information go to the HCWC
website. The Reflections
of Texas Art Show celebrates Texas artist and art. At the Davis
Street Quilt Show you will find new and antique quilts displayed in historic
buildings. At the Night
in Old Luling you will experience old-fashioned family entertainment.
Hundreds of rubber ducks race down the San Marcos River in the Great
Luling Rubber Duck Race. Riverbend RV Park is located on the banks of the San Marcos River. At 4-D Guest Ranch you will find a Hunting Lodge and Cabins. Francis Ainsworth House is a Bed & Breakfast. Luling Inn is a motel. Carefree Inn is another Luling motel. Best Western Lockhart Hotel & Suites is in Luling. WHERE TO EAT IN LULING |
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