Historical Marker
William B. Ides Public Service
Historical marker location:
Glenn, California
( Marker is on California Route 45,, 0.7 miles north of Route 28, on the right when traveling north.)
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.