Tennant

Historical marker location:

13512 Tennant Road, Macdoel, California

( Marker is on Tennant Road south of Shasta Drive, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1985

Founded: 1921 - Elev. 4808.5.

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.