Discovery Well
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Discovery Well No. 290: Oil was discovered at 70 feet in 1899, when Tom Means persuaded Roe Elwood and Frank Wiseman to dig here for oil.
Waymark Code: WM5E3R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2008
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DISCOVERY WELL OF KERN RIVER OILFIELD
Historical Landmark
Description:
Oil was discovered at 70 feet in 1899, when Tom Means persuaded Roe Elwood and Frank Wiseman, aided by Jonathan, Bert, Jed, and Ken Elwood, George Wiseman, and John Marlowe, to dig here for oil. On June 1, 1899, 400 feet to the north, Horace and Milton McWhorter drilled this region's first commercial well.
Registration Date: 6/27/1938
Location:
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern
Directions:
On Round Mountain Rd, 0. 7 mi E of China Grade Loop, 7 mi NE of Bakersfield. Call (661) 392-2200 for an appointment to view the site and plaque.
Marker Number: 290.00
Marker Name: DISCOVERY WELL OF KERN RIVER OILFIELD
County: Kern
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 06/27/1938
Location:
On Round Mountain Rd, 0. 7 mi E of China Grade Loop, 7 mi NE of Bakersfield. Call (661) 392-2200 for an appointment to view the site and plaque.
Website: [Web Link]
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