First Oil Well Near Cox's Mill, Gilmer County, W. Va.

Identifier:

027012

Collection Number:

Cox Collection

Title:

First Oil Well Near Cox's Mill, Gilmer County, W. Va.

Date:

1917

Creator:

Cox, Perry

Description:

'This well was drilled by Ira D. Cox in 1917 on the farm of Claude Bowyer. (Used for Golden Seal cover.)'

Acquisition Source:

DeBerry, Lucille Cox

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView