Shasta

Historical marker location:

Shasta, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Highway 299 and High Street, on the left when traveling west on Highway 299.)

Marker installed: 1950

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.