Makkeweks

Historical marker location:

Oakland, California

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Harrison Street and Lakeside Drive.)

Marker installed: 2019

"Makkeweks" Ohlone/Rumsen for "Sea Monster".

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.