Drake Well Park - Union City, PA
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This historic marker details the birth of the petroleum industry, due in part to Edwin Drake striking oil on August 27, 1859.
Waymark Code: WM3D37
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2008
Views: 26
This Pennsylvania historical marker's text reads:
Near Titusville. The Park and Museum are owned by the State. On the site Col. Edwin Drake struck oil Aug. 27, 1859, marking the birth of the petroleum industry. Historical and museum material center.
Marker Name: Drake Well Park
County: Erie
Date Dedicated: 11/20/1946
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 8 just S of Union City
Category: Business & Industry, Oil
Website: [Web Link]
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