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200 Feet North to Site of Hardin County Discovery Well

Saratoga, Hardin County

Marker Text

At this site in 1901 the first oil well in Hardin County was brought in at a depth of 995 feet by J. B. (Ben) Hooks and brothers H. A. (Bud), J. L. (Sam), and George. The ensuing boom town was first called "New Sour Lake" but later named "Saratoga" after the famous New York resort. (1971)

Marker Details

Address FM 770
Location Description FM 770, N side between Rosier Park Rd. and Hooks Rd. Marker reported missing Dec. 1972.
Marker # 11151
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code oil/petroleum topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.286166, -94.510191

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