Oklahoma's National Register of Historic Places

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ID Number 72001077
Historic Name NELLIE JOHNSTONE NO 1
Description of Significance CONSTRUCTED IN 1897, THE NELLIE JOHNSTONE NO 1, WAS THE FIRST COMMERCIAL OIL WELL IN OKLAHOMA. LOCATED IN WHAT IS NOW JOHNSTONE PARK, IT STANDS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OIL INDUSTRY IN EARLY OKLAHOMA. LISTED ON NATIONAL REGISTER 4/11/72
Current Name
Address JOHNSTONE PARK
City BARTLESVILLE
County WASHINGTON
Lot
Block
Current Section NE4, NE4, NE4, SEC12
Township 26
Range 12E
Type STRUCTURE
Historic Function INDUSTRY
Current Function MUSEUM
Area Significance 1 INDUSTRY
Area Significance 2
Date Prepared 9/71
Year Built 1897
Original Site YES
Architect/Builder
Architectural Style
Roof Material
Wall Material
Window Material
Door Material
Decorative Details
Condition GOOD
Comments
Restricted N