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Dec 10, 2024

Today on Dec. 10, 1870: A Story About ‘Coal Oil Johnny’

On Dec. 10, 1870, the Titusville Herald ran a story about “Coal Oil Johnny,” heir to the McClintock Farm’s oil fortune and symbol of…

A historical map showing the Widow McClintock Farm in Venango County, Pennsylvania, near the location of the first commercial oil well. The map features detailed property lines, landowners’ names, and natural landmarks.