The Grandin Well
Posted by: Szuchie
N 41° 40.616 W 079° 25.013
17T E 631773 N 4615118
A historical marker outlining the success and struggle of drilling for oil in Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM35YC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2008
Views: 82
At oil spring across river at this point J.L. Grandin began second well drilled specifically for oil, Aug., 1859, after Drake's success. It was dry, showing risks involved in oil drilling.
Marker Name: Grandin Well, The
County: Warren
Date Dedicated: 07/15/1959
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 62, .4 mile S of Allegheny River Bridge near Tidioute
Category: Business & Industry, Oil
Website: Not listed
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