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First Oil Well in Cooke County |
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Intersection of MainStreet, Callisburg,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 41' 59.50164999984",
-97° 0' 37.06260999984"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Located on the Bud W. Davis Farm (1 mile E), Cooke County's first producing oil well came in on Nov. 9, 1924, heralding the beginning of a multi-million dollar industry and a new life style for the surrounding farm community. Carnival atmosphere prevailed while sightseers and reporters flocked to the lease. One enterprising man charged admission until questioned by a worker. The discovery well, drilled by C. A. Doudrick's Big Indian Oil Company, continued to produce until 1970 when it was plugged. (1976)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
First Oil Well Historical Marker Location Map, Cooke County Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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