Historical Marker
Olvera Street Cross
Historical marker location:
Los Angeles, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Olvera Street and Paseo de la Plaza on Olvera Street.)
El Pueblo de Los Angeles.
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.