Freestate in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

First Commercial Use of Natural Gas in Louisiana

Photographed by David Williamson, July 27, 2022

1. First Commercial Use of Natural Gas In Louisiana Marker

Inscription. In 1870, natural gas and water gushed from a 961 ft. water well drilled near this spot by American Well Works for Shreveport Ice Mfg. Co. The gas was used to light the plant and is the first documented commercial use of natural gas in Louisiana.

Sponsored by the Shreveport Geological Society

Erected 2022 by the State of Louisiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 32° 31.08′ N, 93° 45.101′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Freestate. It is on North Market Street (U.S. 71), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana.

It is also 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 the territory of the Mississippian

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Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cross Bayou (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mr. Brooks (about 700 feet away); Confederate Navy Yard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pike Hall, Jr. Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Holy Trinity Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Pro Deo et Patria (approx. ¼ mile away); Chamber Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Pardon (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

More about this marker. Located just south of the right descending bank of Twelve Mile Bayou. The marker is located about 600 feet north of the Shreveport Convention Center. Market Street is one-way heading south.

Regarding First Commercial Use of Natural Gas in Louisiana. This marker replaces the original marker that was erected in 1976 and later destroyed by a vehicle collision.

Additional keywords. Geology

Photographed by David Williamson

2. First Commercial Use of Natural Gas In Louisiana Marker

Photographed by David Williamson

3. First Commercial Use of Natural Gas In Louisiana Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2022, by David Williamson of Shreveport, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2022, by David Williamson of Shreveport, Louisiana. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.