About this property
The Barnsdall Main Street Well (also known as Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company Well #20 Osage County) is a formerly active oil well in the middle of Main Street in the town of Barnsdall, Oklahoma. It is believed to be the only such oil well anywhere in the world. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on October 1, 1997, as part of the "Energy Related Resources in Northeastern Oklahoma Multiple Property Submission".
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 97001153. It was listed on September 30, 1997.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Barnsdall Main Street Well Site listed on the National Register?
Barnsdall Main Street Well Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Barnsdall Main Street Well Site?
Barnsdall Main Street Well Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barnsdall Main Street Well Site?
The period of significance for Barnsdall Main Street Well Site is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Barnsdall Main Street Well Site?
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