McKittrick Brea Pit

Historical marker location:

McKittrick, California

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 58 and State Highway 33, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 58.)

Marker installed: 1952

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.