Buena Vista Refinery
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elrojo14
N 35° 23.878 W 119° 39.904
11S E 257962 N 3920439
Buena Vista Refinery No. 504: Eight miles due west of this marker stood one of California's first commercial oil refineries.
Waymark Code: WM5E3H
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2008
Views: 14
BUENA VISTA REFINERY
Historical Landmark
Description:
Eight miles due west of this marker stood one of California's first commercial oil refineries. Between August 1864 and April 1867, approximately 4,000 gallons of illuminating oil produced there was shipped to San Francisco by the Buena Vista Petroleum Company. Refining operations terminated due to excessive transportation rates.
Registration Date: 7/31/1953
Location:
City: McKittrick
County: Kern
Directions:
NE corner of hwy 33 (PM 41.1) and LoKern Rd., 10 mi N of McKittrick.
Marker Number: 504.00
Marker Name: Buena Vista Refinery
County: Kern
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 07/31/1953
Location:
NE corner of hwy 33 (PM 41.1) and LoKern Rd., 10 mi N of McKittrick.
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