Historical Marker

The Old Courthouse

Historical marker location:
Weaverville, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Church st, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.)
Marker installed: 1991

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.
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