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.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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