First Oil Well in Oklahoma
About this property
The First Oil Well in Oklahoma was drilled in 1885 in Atoka County, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, though it was not completed until 1888. The First Oil Well in Oklahoma (also known as Old Faucett Well) is a historic oil well site near the present Wapanucka, Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was drilled by Dr.
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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 72001053. It was listed on April 12, 1972.
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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 First Oil Well in Oklahoma listed on the National Register?
First Oil Well in Oklahoma was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1972.
What type of historic resource is First Oil Well in Oklahoma?
First Oil Well in Oklahoma is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Oil Well in Oklahoma?
The period of significance for First Oil Well in Oklahoma is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near First Oil Well in Oklahoma?
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