commercial drilling

Who Struck Oil First?

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Who Struck Oil First? Edwin Drake Known for Petroleum exploration Parent(s) Lyman Drake and Laura Lee Who was the first to strike oil? Edwin Drake, in full Edwin Laurentine Drake, (born March 29, 1819, Greenville, New York, U.S.—died November 8, 1880, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), driller of the first productive oil well in the United States. Which

How Did The Discovery Of Oil Affect Texas?

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How Did The Discovery Of Oil Affect Texas? The oil industry brought opportunities to Texans. Texas became the center of oil exploration and production in the nation. Many rural areas grew into cities. New types of jobs were created, and people had more time to enjoy leisure activities such as baseball. How did oil benefit