Miller's Saloon

Historical marker location:

17631 Main Street, Knights Ferry, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Dean Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1988

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.