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First Oil Well in Cooke County

Callisburg, Cooke County

Marker Text

Located on the Bud W Davis Farm (1 mile E), Cooke County's first producing oil well came in on Nov 9, 1924, heralding the beginning of a multi-million dollar industry and a new life style for the surrounding farm community. Carnival atmosphere prevailed while sightseers and reporters flocked to the lease. One enterprising man charged admission until questioned by a worker. The discovery well, drilled by C.A. Doudrick's Big Indian Oil Company continued to produce until 1970 when it was plugged.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Intersection of Main Street (FM 2896) and Campbell Street, Callisburg.
Marker # 1805
Dedicated 1976
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code oil/petroleum topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.699862, -97.010295

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