El Dorado in Butler County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Pole Trailer
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
1. Pole Trailer Marker
Manufactured by the Spencer Trailer Company in Augusta, Kansas. This was used to haul tubing (the narrow pipe located on the trailer) or casing (wider pipe). Tubing and casing is the various pipe that is used inside the hole.
Donated by: Harvey Holden
Erected by Kansas Oil Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 37° 49.012′ N, 96° 50.706′ 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. Model K Star Spudder (a few steps from this marker); Tool Rack (a few steps from this marker); Steel Oil Derrick / 1930's Cable-Tool Drilling Rig (a few steps from this marker); Oil Field Lease House (a few steps from this marker); Star Drilling Machine (within shouting distance of this marker); Kansas Oil Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Cable Tool Drilling Rig
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
2. Pole Trailer and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
