Gas Well in Colorado County, First Producing

Completed on July 17, 1932, as Nelson No. 1 Well, at a depth of 4,052 ft; was drilled by Coyle-Concord Oil Company, owner of 30,000 acres of block leases in area. Many other wells were soon drilled as a result of success here. Site called Garwood Field. In 1932 no market was found for this gas. Two extensions to the field were later located and commercial outlets obtained. Gas production has contributed to prosperity of the county. Texas reserves of natural Gas are nearly 119 trillion cu.ft., or 42.3% of United States reserves.

Gas Well in Colorado County, First Producing is a historical marker in Garwood, Colorado County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4368, -96.3970 near Garwood. The nearest cataloged historic site is Garwood (historical marker), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Nada Post Office, Nada, and Nada Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5083001853. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.