Pleasantville in Venango County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Franklin Carll

(1826-1904)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 1, 2013

1. John Franklin Carll Marker

Inscription. Pioneer petroleum geologist and engineer, Carll originated many standard oil industry practices, including accurate drilling records, correlating and mapping sub-surface reservoir rocks, and explaining the increased productivity resulting from reservoir flooding. In the 2nd Geological Survey of Pennsylvania (1875), he provided basic explanations of northwestern Pa. surface and subsurface geology. He lived and worked here from 1864 until his death.

Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 41° 35.438′ N, 79° 34.641′ W. Marker is in Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, in Venango County. Marker is on East State Street (Pennsylvania Route 36) 0.1 miles east of School Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasantville PA 16341, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Oil Pipeline (approx. 3.8 miles away); Samuel Van Syckel (approx. 4.4 miles away); Drake Well (approx. 4.4 miles away); Drake Well Park

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(approx. 4.4 miles away); Pithole (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pithole City (approx. 4.6 miles away); Early Refinery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Specialty Steelmaker of Titusville (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasantville.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 1, 2013

2. John Franklin Carll Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.