Joinerville in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The First Well in the East Texas Oil Field

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

1. The First Well in the East Texas Oil Field Marker

Inscription.

The first well in the East Texas Oil Field was discovered by C. M. (Dad) Joiner in October, 1930. This discovery, 1.2 miles north of this point, led to the development of the largest oil field in America.

Pioneer Park
Dedicated to the men who visioned an empire, dared to seek it, and discovered it in the East Texas Oil Field.

In Appreciation
For the role it has been permitted to play in the development of the oil and gas industry Lone Star Steel Company
is pleased to provide this site as a memorial to the pioneers of the great East, Texas Oil Field.

C. E. Owen, Chairman
E. B. Germany, President

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1930.

Location. 32° 10.7′ N, 94° 55.35′ W. Marker is in Joinerville, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 64 and County Highway 4148, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 64. The marker is on the grounds of the Pioneer Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Joinerville TX 75658, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Joiner No. 3 Daisy Bradford (a few steps from this marker); Commemorating The Daisy Bradford #3 (approx.

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1.7 miles away); Gaston Public School Complex (approx. 1.8 miles away); Captain Robert W. Smith (approx. 2.9 miles away); Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Pleasant Hill Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); George W. Burton (approx. 3.3 miles away); London Baptist Church (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joinerville.

Pioneer Park dedication tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

2. Pioneer Park dedication tablet

Dedicated to the men who visioned an empire, dared to seek it, and discovered it in the East Texas Oil Field.

Lone Star Steel Company appreciation tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

3. Lone Star Steel Company appreciation tablet

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

4. The First Well in the East Texas Oil Field Marker

The featured marker is most likely on the right side of this monument.

Pioneer Park and markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020

5. Pioneer Park and markers

Plaque attached to the First Well in the East Texas Oil Field Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

6. Plaque attached to the First Well in the East Texas Oil Field Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 928 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.