"This is the first well drilled at Webster Springs several years ago. in drilling they found all the oil sands regular and of good thickness. And the well showed some oil. it was drilled by a local company which lost its nerve in making further tests." Published by Del Gillespie, Webster Springs, W.Va. (postcard collection legacy system--subjects.)

Oil Derrick at Webster Springs, W.Va.

Identifier:: 000710
Title:: Oil Derrick at Webster Springs, W.Va.
Date:: ca. 1916
Creator:
Description:: "This is the first well drilled at Webster Springs several years ago. in drilling they found all the oil sands regular and of good thickness. And the well showed some oil. it was drilled by a local company which lost its nerve in making further tests." Published by Del Gillespie, Webster Springs, W.Va. (postcard collection legacy system--subjects.)
Subjects:: Oil and Gas Industry., Oil wells--West Virginia--Webster Springs., Petroleum industry and trade--West Virginia--Webster Springs., Oil well drilling rigs--West Virginia--Webster Springs.
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: postcard
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView