Humboldt Refinery
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Gosffo
N 41° 29.127 W 079° 39.149
17T E 612493 N 4593525
Humboldt was the cutting-edge of petroleum technology.
Waymark Code: WM3WFY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2008
Views: 24
Marker Text:
One of the largest and most scientifically advanced petroleum refineries of its time occupied 47 acres along Cherry Run immediately northwest of this site. It was placed in operation by chemist Jon Bruns and the Lodovici Brothers in 1862. Named for the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, it incorporated such innovations as a 2 mile oil pipeline, oil -fired boilers, and a means of producing aniline dye. The refinery remained in operation until 1868.
Marker Name: Humboldt Refinery
County: Venango
Date Dedicated: 08/03/2001
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Masonic Hall, Plumer Village along SR 227 outside Oil City
Category: Business & Industry, Invention, Oil
Website: [Web Link]
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