Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oil Field Worker

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

1. Oil Field Worker Marker

Inscription.
This sculpture of an oil field worker is a tribute to all the men who established the oil industry for Texas by discovering oil in Corsicana in 1894.

Erected by Visit Corsicana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 32° 5.559′ N, 96° 27.79′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of South Beaton Street and W 6th Ave, on the left when traveling north on South Beaton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 S Beaton St, Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also in the American 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Coach Jim Acree (a few

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steps from this marker); Brent Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Merchants Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. Charles Henry Allyn (about 400 feet away); From Steam to Electric Rail (about 400 feet away); Herbert Lewis (Hub) Hill (about 400 feet away); History of Radio Station KAN-D (about 400 feet away); The Molloy Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

More about this marker. The Corsicana Bronze Statue Tour highlights local people, industries, and events through life-size bronze sculptures. Most stops are walkable in historic downtown Corsicana, while several require driving.

Oil Field Worker Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Oil Field Worker Marker and Statue

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

3. Oil Field Worker Marker

Closeup of the Oil Field Worker.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

4. Oil Field Worker Marker

The view of the statue from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.