National Register of Historic Places
Drake Oil Well
Drake Oil Well is a historic place in Titusville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000695.
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Drake Oil Well
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About this place
What is Drake Oil Well?
The Drake Well is a 69.5-foot-deep (21.2 m) oil well in Cherrytree Township, Pennsylvania, the success of which sparked the first oil boom in the United States. The well is the centerpiece of the Drake Well Museum located 3 miles (5 km) south of Titusville.
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Listing details
- Name
- Drake Oil Well
- City
- Titusville
- County
- Venango County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- November 13, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000695
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.61124, -79.65829
When was Drake Oil Well listed on the National Register?
Drake Oil Well was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.
Where is Drake Oil Well located?
Drake Oil Well is located in Titusville, Venango County, Pennsylvania at approximately 41.61124, -79.65829. See the map above.
Is Drake Oil Well a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Drake Oil Well is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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