Historical Marker
F-105D Thunderchief
Historical marker location:
Edwards AFB, California
( Marker can be reached from Rosamond Boulevard, 10 miles east of California Route 14, on the right when traveling east.)
Republic.
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.