Historical Marker

First Oil Well in Tulsa County

Southwest Blvd south of W 41st St S, in the median, Tulsa, Oklahoma · Tulsa · Tulsa

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

First oil well in Tulsa County, completed on June 25, 1901 .4 mi west by Drs. J.C.W. Bland and Fred S. Clinton. This well brought first nation wide publicity and oil boom to Indian Ter. rapid industrial development made Tulsa "Oil Capital of the World."

Location

AddressSouthwest Blvd south of W 41st St S, in the median, Tulsa, Oklahoma
CityTulsa
CountyTulsa
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.104618, -96.023275

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