Chief William Fuller

Historical marker location:

Mi-Wuk Village, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108) and Pela Road, on the left when traveling east on Sonora Pass Highway.)

Marker installed: 1963

In respect to the memory of Chief William Fuller. 1873 1958.

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.