This Week in Petroleum History, November 10 – 16
November 10, 1854 – Oil Seeps inspire First American Oil Well –
America’s petroleum industry began when a lumber company sold 105 acres along a northwestern Pennsylvania creek known for having natural oil seeps. New Hampshire entrepreneur George Bissell (1821-1884) bought the land from Brewer, Watson & Company because of his growing interest in “Rock Oil.” (more…)
