Olinda Oil Museum and Trail - Brea, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 55.587 W 117° 50.232
11S E 422618 N 3754315
One of many historical markers around the Olinda Oil Museum.
Waymark Code: WMPT5F
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2015
Views: 3
The plaque says, "On this site, Edward L. Doheny drilled the first oil well in the Olinda field in 1897. Olinda #1, drilled to 806 feet, pumped about 50 barrels per day (bpd). By 1898, ten wells were drilled, some producing up to 100 bpd. In 1899, the Santa Fe Railroad built a branch line to the oil field, and the settlement of Olinda was founded. This historic place is preserved to commemorate the pioneering sprint of the people of Olinda."
Group that erected the marker: Orange County Board of Supervisor
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
4025 Santa Fe Road Brea, CA 92823
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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