Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gantz Oil Well
Site of first oil well in Washington County. Oil was struck in Dec., 1884. First oil was shipped in 1885; last oil was pumped about 1916. This well led to the development of the Washington oil field.
Erected 1953 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1884.
Location. 40° 10.267′ N, 80° 15.328′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Chestnut Street (U.S. 40) and Brookside Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 W Chestnut Street, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain Philo McGiffin (approx. half a mile away); Washington County (approx. half a mile away); The Whiskey Rebellion (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Declaration & Address" (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Gantz Oil Well - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Washington oil field. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,900 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 6. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on February 29, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.