Rancho Del Arroyo Chico

Historical marker location:

525 Esplanade, Chico, California

( Marker can be reached from Esplanade near Memorial Way.)

Marker installed: 1966

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.