Historical Marker
Fort Ross Chapel
Historical marker location:
Jenner, California
( Marker can be reached from Fort Ross Road, ΒΌ mile west of Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1928
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.