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At this site in 1901 the first oil well in Hardin County was brought in at a depth of 995 feet by J. B. (Ben) Hooks and brothers H. A. (Bud), J. L. (Sam), and George. The ensuing boom town was first called "New Sour Lake" but later named "Saratoga" after the famous New York resort. (1971)
200 Feet North to Site of Hardin County Discovery Well is a historical marker in Saratoga, Hardin County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in Hardin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 93 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2871, -94.5092 near Saratoga. The nearest cataloged historic site is Oilfield Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lance Rosier, Crawford Family, and Midtown.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5199011151. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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