Byron D Benson
(1832-1888)
A founder and first president of Tidewater Pipe Co., est. 1878. He transformed the shipment of oil with a larger 6-inch pipe that covered greater distances than ever before. This pipeline was first to carry Pa. crude directly to coastal refineries. Benson lived here, 1872-88.
Erected 2009 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 1878.
Location. 41° 38.005′ N, 79° 40.622′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Perry Street and West Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on Perry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 North Perry Street, Titusville PA 16354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Titusvillia Drakei Caster (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Park [Cemetery] (approx. ¼ mile away); Scheide Home, 1864 (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Abbott Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benson Memorial Library
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Also see . . .
1. Byron David Benson. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Byron Benson and the world's first oil pipeline. Britannica website entry (Submitted on January 1, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 1, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
