Glendale Station Clock

Historical marker location:

400 W Cerritos Ave, Glendale, California

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Cerritos Avenue and El Bonito Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1999

Oak of Peace.

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.