Tony Forster

Historical marker location:

31831 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, California

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Los Rios Street and River Street, on the right when traveling south.)

1935-2007.

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.