Historical Marker
Frederica and Wilhelm Stroschein
Historical marker location:
26942 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Ortega Highway (California Route 74) and Del Obispo Street, on the right when traveling west on Ortega Highway.)
Marker installed: 2020
Stroschein Monument.
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.