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Oil History

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Discovery Well A No. 1

Iraan

Gusher blew in more than half-century ago, remains one of largest producing oil wells in…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

East Texas Discovery Well

Henderson, Texas

In 1927, Columbus M. "Dad" Joiner believed there was oil in Rusk County. Joiner and…

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Vickers Oil Refinery

Potwin, Kansas

The Vickers first refinery was built in Potwin in 1915. During the first half of…

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