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The very first oil well in the United States was drilled by William "Uncle Billy" Smith and went down to a depth of 69.5 feet. The Drake well at Titusville, Pennsylvania was completed on August 28, 1859. The well was owned by Edwin L. Drake from 1819-1880.
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Who drilled the first oil well in the US?
Edwin Drake drilled the first oil well in 1859 near Titusville, P.A.
In which state was the first oil in the US drilled?
It was drilled in Pennsylvania by a man named Edwin Drake and he drilled the well in 1859 near titusville. By: Raysean Potts
Where was the first oil well in the US drilled?
The first oil well was drilled in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. It was drilled by Edwin L. Drake, whose Idea it was. Everyone thought that this was ridiculous then, and called his idea "Drake's Folly." They stopped laughing when it produced immense amounts of oil.
Who drilled first US oil well?
Edwin Drake drilled the first oil well in the U.S.A. in 1859 near Titusville, P.A. He actually struck oil on Saturday 27th October of that year.
Where was the first oil well located in the US?
Edwin Drake drilled the first oil well in 1859 near Titusville, P.A.
