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In 1815 Captain James Wilson while drilling here for salt brine vowed he would drill to Hades if necessary. A large flow of gas was struck that ignited and burned with a huge flame, apparently fulfilling the captain's original vow.
US 60 (Kanawha Boulevard), and Brooks Street, Charleston Kanawha County West Virginia.
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