El Dorado in Butler County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Tool Rack
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
1. Tool Rack Marker
Rack contains various cable tool bits such as fishing tools, jars, rope sockets and elevators. These pieces were used with the adjoining cable tool rig. Many of these pieces of equipment were stored at yards and tool houses.Erected by Kansas Oil Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 49.012′ N, 96° 50.7′ W. Marker is in El Dorado, Kansas, in Butler County. Marker is in the fenced outdoor Kansas Oil Museum exhibit area of the Butler County History Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 383 East Central Avenue (US 54), El Dorado KS 67042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steel Oil Derrick / 1930's Cable-Tool Drilling Rig (here, next to this marker); Model K Star Spudder (a few steps from this marker); Pole Trailer (a few steps from this marker); Oil Field Lease House (a few steps from this marker); Kansas Oil Museum (a few steps from this marker); Cable Tool Drilling Rig
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Also see . . . Butler County History Center and Kansas Oil Museum. (Submitted on June 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
2. Tool Rack and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
