Question: Where was the first drilled well to produce oil in Texas?
Answer: In 1866, Lyne T. Barret hit oil at a depth of 106 feet in Melrose in Nacogdoches County. He drilled the well feet using an auger and pipe driven by a steam engine.
Join for free. Unsubscribe any time.
No Bull. Texas News. Written for Texans.
© The Texas Flyover. All rights reserved.
Terms & Conditions • Privacy