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Known as “Uncle Billy” Smith. In 1859, he drilled the world”s first successful oil well with tools that he made in his blacksmith shop near Tarentum. The well, 69 1/2 ft. deep, was drilled near Titusville for Col. Edwin Drake. “Uncle Billy” died in 1890. He lies buried about 120 ft. southeast of here. (Dedicated: Saturday, January 1, 1955)
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Burtner’s North Pike Produce, Jefferson Township, North Pike Road, Hannahstown, PA 16023, United States of America
Saxonburg
Pennsylvania
United States
Saxonburg
Pennsylvania
United States
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