Illinoistown

Historical marker location:

Colfax, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Iowa Hill Road and Canyon Way, on the right when traveling east on Iowa Hill Road.)

Marker installed: 1948

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.