Historical Marker
Milford
Historical marker location:
450-075 Milford Grade Road, Milford, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Milford Grade Road and Hamlin Drive, on the right when traveling south on Milford Grade Road.)
Marker installed: 1985
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.