Today In SCV History: January 8, 1869 - Drilling Begins On First Oil Well In Pico Canyon img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: January 8, 1869
Today In SCV History: January 8, 1869 - Drilling Begins On First Oil Well In Pico Canyon
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Today In SCV History: January 8, 1869
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 01/08/2026 1:48pm
Article Summary:
"Drilling of First Oil Well in Pico Canyon Marks Pivotal Moment in SCV History - January 8, 1869"
On January 8, 1869, entrepreneurs Henry Clay Wiley, Sanford Lyon, and William W. Jenkins began drilling the first oil well in Pico Canyon, establishing Santa Clarita as a key player in California's oil industry. This marked the beginning of the region's central role in oil production, following the earlier discovery of the Pico Oil Spring. The drilling was a significant milestone for the Santa Clarita Valley community, shaped by influential figures like Wiley and Jenkins.
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Date: 01/08/2026 1:48pm
Article Summary:
"Drilling of First Oil Well in Pico Canyon Marks Pivotal Moment in SCV History - January 8, 1869"
On January 8, 1869, entrepreneurs Henry Clay Wiley, Sanford Lyon, and William W. Jenkins began drilling the first oil well in Pico Canyon, establishing Santa Clarita as a key player in California's oil industry. This marked the beginning of the region's central role in oil production, following the earlier discovery of the Pico Oil Spring. The drilling was a significant milestone for the Santa Clarita Valley community, shaped by influential figures like Wiley and Jenkins.
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