Douglas Flat

Historical marker location:

Murphys, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 4 at milepost 27.5), and Monge Ranch Road on Main Street.)

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.