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work on the Cotton Valley oil field that could require more than 20 additional wells over the long term.

nearby Cotton Valley Oil Field occurred, and in 1923 the shops of the L&A Railroad moved to Minden.

discovery of the Cotton Valley Oil Field in the 1920s transformed the economy of Webster Parish, as later discoveries of oil and natural gas were made all over the parish.

1920s saw the discovery of the nearby Cotton Valley Oil Field and, in 1923, the shops of the L&A Railroad moved to Minden bringing several hundred new workers to Minden and thousands of dollars in payroll.

Cotton Valley oil field in Jasper County, Lampton said. Hatten's head and hands were cut off. Marshall's hands also were cut off.