Volpi's Grocery

Historical marker location:

124 Washington Street, Petaluma, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Keller Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Keller Street.)

Marker installed: 1992

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.