Callisburg in Cooke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Oil Well in Cooke County

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, August 24, 2024

1. First Oil Well in Cooke County Marker

Inscription. Located on the Bud W Davis Farm (1 mile E), Cooke County's first producing oil well came in on Nov 9, 1924, heralding the beginning of a multi-million dollar industry and a new life style for the surrounding farm community. Carnival atmosphere prevailed while sightseers and reporters flocked to the lease. One enterprising man charged admission until questioned by a worker. The discovery well, drilled by C.A. Doudrick's Big Indian Oil Company continued to produce until 1970 when it was plugged.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1805.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1924.

Location. 33° 41.98′ N, 97° 0.633′ W. Marker is in Callisburg, Texas, in Cooke County. It is at the intersection of McDaniel Street and Campbell Street, on the left when traveling west on McDaniel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 McDaniel St, Gainesville TX 76240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American

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South.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Callisburg United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Akers Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Gainesville (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Cross Timbers (approx. 3.8 miles away); Diamond Station (approx. 5.6 miles away); Diamond Horse Ranch (approx. 5.6 miles away); Pioneer Park (approx. 5.7 miles away); Whitesboro (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Callisburg.

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, August 24, 2024

2. First Oil Well in Cooke County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.