Johnsville Firehouse

Historical marker location:

5431 Main Street/Johnsville Road, Blairsden-Graeagle, California

( Marker can be reached from Main Street/Johnsville Road (County Highway A14), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1967

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.