Tanning Vat

Historical marker location:

23255 Temescal Canyon Road, Corona, California

( Marker is on Temescal Canyon Road near Interstate 15, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1962

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.