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Oil History

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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