Warner Ranch House

Historical marker location:

29181 San Felipe Rd, Warner Springs, California

( Marker is on San Felipe Road (County Highway 52) 0.7 miles east of Highway 79, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1964

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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.