Norman in Cleveland County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering Centennial Monument

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2025

1. Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering Centennial Monument Marker, Side One

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Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering Centennial Monument. . Home to the nation's first commercial oil well and a series of important early advancements in petroleum engineering, Oklahoma has been a destination for the energy industry since the very beginning. One of the earliest academic players in the energy industry, the University of Oklahoma's influence on the industry is immeasurable. , In 1919, Oklahoma had been a state for only twelve short years when Leon Everette English walked across the stage at the University of Oklahoma commencement and made history as the first person in the United States to earn a degree in engineering geology. In the same year, the University expanded its energy curriculum to include courses in petroleum technology. The School of Petroleum Engineering was founded in 1924, and the two schools later merged to become the School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering. , These early students seized their opportunity to make a mark in energy. They were the wildcatters, the trailblazers, the shoulders we still stand on today. The graduates of our school share a proud tradition and heritage. They have earned respect and admiration as they have served with distinction all over the world. They lead multinational corporations and have founded hundreds of successful independent companies. , In 2000, the historic and celebrated school was renamed the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering to honor industry leader and distinguished alumnus Curtis W. Mewbourne of Tyler, Texas. His passion for the energy industry, the University of Oklahoma and the students of the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy ensure that the legacy started 100 years ago will continue. , The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering is home to people, research, and scholarship that shaped a century. The school's influence and contributions to the industry began on the windy plains of Oklahoma and the dusty horizons of West Texas. , An international destination for aspiring petroleum engineers from all nationalities and walks of life, the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering's influence extends across the country and around the world. The legacy of the last century lives. on in us, the bearers of the next one hundred years of unlimited energy at the University of Oklahoma.

Home to the nation's first commercial oil well and a series of important early advancements in petroleum engineering, Oklahoma has been a destination for the energy industry since the very beginning. One of the earliest academic players in the energy industry, the University of Oklahoma's influence on the industry is immeasurable.

In 1919, Oklahoma had been a state for only twelve short years when Leon Everette English walked across the stage at the University of Oklahoma commencement and made history as the first person in the United States to earn a degree in engineering geology. In the same year, the University expanded its energy curriculum to include courses in petroleum technology. The School of Petroleum Engineering was founded in 1924, and the two schools later merged to become the School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering.

These early students seized their opportunity to make a mark in energy. They were the wildcatters, the trailblazers, the shoulders we still stand on today. The graduates of our school share a proud tradition and heritage. They have earned respect and

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admiration as they have served with distinction all over the world. They lead multinational corporations and have founded hundreds of successful independent companies.

In 2000, the historic and celebrated school was renamed the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering to honor industry leader and distinguished alumnus Curtis W. Mewbourne of Tyler, Texas. His passion for the energy industry, the University of Oklahoma and the students of the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy ensure that the legacy started 100 years ago will continue.

The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering is home to people, research, and scholarship that shaped a century. The school's influence and contributions to the industry began on the windy plains of Oklahoma and the dusty horizons of West Texas.

An international destination for aspiring petroleum engineers from all nationalities and walks of life, the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering's influence extends across the country and around the world. The legacy of the last century lives. on in us, the bearers of

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2025

2. Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering Centennial Monument Marker, Side Two

the next one hundred years of unlimited energy at the University of Oklahoma.

Erected 2019 by University of Oklahoma Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 35° 12.633′ N, 97° 26.47′ W. Marker is in Norman, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County. It is on South Jenkins Avenue south of Boyd Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 S Jenkins Ave, Norman OK 73019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater Oklahoma City.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering Centennial Timeline (a few steps from this marker); The ExxonMobil Lawrence G. Rawl Engineering Practice Facility (within shouting distance of this marker); Devon Energy Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Blanca (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Robert S. Kerr Courtyard (about 400 feet away); Carpenter Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oklahoma Memorial Union (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norman.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.