19th Century
- Interesting Facts
Ohio’s First Oil Well: A Forgotten Discovery in Caldwell
In 1814, Silas Thorla and Robert McKee dug a salt well in Caldwell, Ohio—unintentionally discovering petroleum. Though they saw it…
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In 1814, Silas Thorla and Robert McKee dug a salt well in Caldwell, Ohio—unintentionally discovering petroleum. Though they saw it…
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