Father Baker's Gas Well
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 42° 49.561 W 078° 49.318
17T E 678031 N 4743795
A New York historical marker located near the Basilica in Lackawanna, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1TFB
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MrsMcFly
Views: 68

At this site on August 22, 1891 natural gas was found at a depth of 1137 feet. This well and its twin continued to produce sufficient gas for many of the energy needs of Our Lady of Victory Institutions, Basilica, Hospital and Schools. Father Baker's faith caused him to thank Our Lady of Victory for her intercession with God for the gift of the gas from these wells.
Marker Name: Father Baker's Gas Well

Marker Type: Roadside

Agency: Lackawanna Bicentennial Committee

Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808

City/Town/Village Name: Lackawanna

County: Erie

Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)

Website: Not listed

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