Masonic Temple

Historical marker location:

220 N Monte Vista Ave, San Dimas, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Monte Vista Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Monte Vista Avenue.)

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.