Historical Marker

930 Pacific Avenue

Historical marker location:
930 Pacific Avenue, Alameda, California
( Marker is on Pacific Avenue east of Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1982

California was the site of the nation's first successful oil well in 1892. The well was drilled in the city of Los Angeles and produced about 25 barrels of oil a day. Today, California remains a major oil-producing state.
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