Coloma Breweries

Historical marker location:

Coloma, California

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 49 and Brewery Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 49.)

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.