Hidalgo County's First Oil Well
John M. Lawrence No. 1 oil well was brought in September 18, 1934, near this site by veteran driller Otto C. Woods. Well flowed 1,000 or more barrels a day. At first the oil formed a lake beside the well. County has produced 20 million barrels of oil. (1968)
26.2571° N, 98.5282° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as damaged.
Where to Find It
from La Joya take US 83 about 1.7 mi west, marker is on north side of highway, marker reported damaged 12.5.2019
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