Camp Wright

Historical marker location:

37742 California 79, Oak Grove, California

( Marker is on State Highway 79 at milepost 49.3, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1953

1861 - 1866.

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.