McDonald in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flowing Oil Well
(McDonald Oil, Field,) McDonald, Pa.
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021
1. Flowing Oil Well Marker
For a brief period of time in 1891-1892, while pumping great quantities of high quality "Pennsylvania Crude", McDonald's oil field was recognized as the largest in the entire world.
To learn more about McDonald's history visit the McDonald Trail Station History Center
Located at 161 South McDonald Street, adjacent to the Panhandle Trail
Jennings Guffey & Galey Famous Jos, Mathews Farm Well Noblestown Pa.
Greenlee & Forst-James Mevey Farm-Largest white sand oil well in the world-McDonald Pa Oil Field
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 21.989′ N, 80° 14.458′ W. Marker is in McDonald, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is on Noblestown Road (Pennsylvania Route 980), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Donald PA 15057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McDonald Oil Field (a few steps from this marker); The McDonald Oil Field / The Old McDonald School Bell (a few steps from this marker); Oil Well Fire (approx. 0.2 miles away); McDonald's West Bound Passenger Train Station / McDonald's East Bound Passenger Train Station (approx. 0.3
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2021
2. Flowing Oil Well Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
