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| Landmark #580 | Los Angeles County | Visited: August 14, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque and oil rig marking the discovery site of one of the most productive oil fields in the world! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: One of the world’s most famous wells. Started on March 23,1921, it flowed 590 barrels of oil a day when it was completed June 25, 1921, at a depth of 3,114 feet. This discovery well led to the development of one of the most productive oil fields in the world and helped to establish California as a major oil producing state.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: NE corner of Temple Ave and Hill St Signal Hill, CA 90755 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~24mi (39km) — 0.4hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |