Camp Gaston

Historical marker location:

7 Ben Hulse Hwy, Palo Verde, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Ben Hulse Highway (California Route 78) and 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Ben Hulse Highway.)

Marker installed: 2014

Est. 1859.

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.