Near Francesville in Pulaski County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Indiana Natural Gas Well
Erected 1988 by Pulaski County Historical Society. (Marker Number 66.1988.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 40° 57.781′ N, 86° 53.504′ W. Marker is near Francesville, Indiana, in Pulaski County. Marker is on U.S. 421, half a mile north of County Road 700 S, on the left when traveling north. Located at the entrance to the Vulcan Materials Co. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14530 W 700 S, Francesville IN 47946, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic White Post (approx. 4.4 miles away); World War II Honor Roll (approx. 6.9 miles away); Monon, Indiana (approx. 7.1 miles away); The Wolcott House (approx. 15.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 699 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.