National Register of Historic Places
Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site
Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site is a historic place in Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000846.
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Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site
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About this place
What is Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site?
Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site is the site of an abandoned oil well, located at the northeast corner of Mill and First Streets in Neodesha, Kansas, USA. The well, which was drilled on November 28, 1892, was the first successful well in what is now known as the Mid-Continent oil field, kicking off a major oil boom in states from Kansas to Texas and Louisiana. The well site, now a small municipal park, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
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Listing details
- Name
- Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site
- City
- Neodesha
- County
- Wilson County
- State
- Kansas
- Listed on the National Register
- August 28, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74000846
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.41427, -95.62788
When was Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site listed on the National Register?
Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1974.
Where is Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site located?
Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site is located in Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas at approximately 37.41427, -95.62788. See the map above.
Is Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Norman No. 1 Oil Well Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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