Historic Markers - Hidalgo County's First Oil Well TX2470

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Hidalgo County's First Oil Well TX2470

John M. Lawrence No. 1 oil well was brought in September 18, 1934, near this site by veteran driller Otto C. Woods. Well flowed 1,000 or more barrels a day. At first the oil formed a lake beside the well. County has produced 20 million barrels of oil.

State Historical Survey Committee, 1967.

US-83, 2.7 miles W. of LaJoya, Hidalgo County Texas


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