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File:California Historical Landmark543 Petrolia FirstOilWells.jpg

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English: A photograph of California Historical Landmark #543 in Petrolia, California. The caption reads: NO. 543 CALIFORNIA'S FIRST DRILLED OIL WELLS - California's first drilled oil wells that produced crude to be refined and sold commercially were located on the North Fork of the Mattole River approximately three miles east of here. The old Union Mattole Oil Company made its first shipment of oil from here, to a San Francisco refinery, in June 1865. Many old well heads remain today. Historical Landmark #543. Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Eureka Oil Information Committee and the Western Oil and Gas Association. November 10, 1955"

Location: NE corner Mattole Rd and Front St, Petrolia

This is a photo of a place or building that is listed on the California Historical Landmark listing in the United States. Its reference number is
543.
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Author Ellin Beltz
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Object location40° 19′ 27.85″ N, 124° 17′ 13.47″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

Location: NE corner Mattole Rd and Front St, Petrolia

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