Alameda Lodge No. 1015

Historical marker location:

2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, California

( Marker is on Santa Clara Avenue near Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2009

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.