Historical Marker

Fort Rosecrans

Historical marker location:
San Diego, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Rosecrans Street and Guijarros Road on Rosecrans Street.)
Marker installed: 1993

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.
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