Jennings in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Le Premier Puits de Pétrole
Le 21 septembre 1901 á Evangéline, á 5 milles au nord-est, le forage du puits no. 1 Jules Clement de la compagnie "Jennings Oil" fut terminé par W. Scott Heywood et ses associés. C'est ainsi que commença l'importante industrie louisianaise du pétrole et du gaz.
English translation:
On September 21, 1901, at Evangeline, 5 miles northeast, well No. 1 Jules Clement of the "Jennings Oil" company was completed by W. Scott Heywood and his associates. Thus began the important Louisiana oil and gas industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1901.
Location. 30° 14.852′ N, 92° 39.988′ W. Marker is in Jennings, Louisiana, in Jefferson Davis Parish. Marker is on Rue de l' Acadie west of Elton Road (State Highway 26). Located at I-10 Exit 64, Jennings Louisiana, just to north of exit along Frontage Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Rue de l' Acadie, Jennings LA 70546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Louisiana Strikes Oil! (approx. 5.1 miles away); Early Cattle Industry (approx. 9.3 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2017. 4. submitted on April 28, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.