Historical Marker
“Eberhard”
Historical marker location:
420 North Winchester Boulevard, Santa Clara, California
( Marker can be reached from North Winchester Boulevard.)
Marker installed: 1998
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.