Titusville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oil Creek
Pennsylvania Petroleum Products
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 4, 2019
1. Oil Creek Marker
The Oil Creek Refining Company was founded by Dennis McGraw and incorporated in 1919-20.
It was a "home-owned” oil refinery and operated in East Titusville. The company was the first to market motor oil in refinery-sealed, disposable cans and invented the first Pennsylvania motor oil with zero-pour.
The Oil Creek Refining Company operated service stations in Titusville, Pleasantville, and Corry. In November 1935 it partnered with Standard Oil of Pennsylvania to sell Esso gasoline products at its service stations.
Socony-Vacuum bought out the Oil Creek Refining Company service stations in 1938 and the company was officially dissolved in July 1942
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1942.
Location. 41° 37.095′ N, 79° 40.27′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is on Smock Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 8), on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Titusville PA 16354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tidewater (here, next to this marker); Atlantic Motor Oil (here, next to this marker); Amalie (here, next to this marker); Wolf's Head Oils and Lubes (here, next to this marker); Ida Tarbell
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 4, 2019
2. Oil Creek Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 4, 2019
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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