Historical MarkerFirst Oil Well in Cooke County
Callisburg · Cooke County · Dedicated 1976 · THC Atlas #5097001805
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Marker Inscription
Located on the Bud W Davis Farm (1 mile E), Cooke County's first producing oil well came in on Nov 9, 1924, heralding the beginning of a multi-million dollar industry and a new life style for the surrounding farm community. Carnival atmosphere prevailed while sightseers and reporters flocked to the lease. One enterprising man charged admission until questioned by a worker. The discovery well, drilled by C.A. Doudrick's Big Indian Oil Company continued to produce until 1970 when it was plugged.
About this site
First Oil Well in Cooke County is a historical marker in Callisburg, Cooke County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 56 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6997, -97.0106 near Callisburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sam Callis Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Akers Cemetery, Gainesville, and Cross Timbers, The.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097001805. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
