Marker Inscription
( former homesite of) At age 14 Joseph S. Cullinan (1860-1937) began his career as a laborer in the Pennsylvania oilfields. After the Corsicana oil discovery in 1894, Cullinan played a major role in the early development of the field. A daring business leader, he moved his operation to new fields and organized companies, including Texaco, to meet the needs of the growing oil and gas industry. He influenced legislation to prevent abuse and to provide conservation measures. His foresight in exploration, production, refining, and marketing helped establish Texas as a leader in the petroleum industry.
About this site
Cullinan, Joseph S. is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0930, -96.4777 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mills, Roger Q. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Pace, Stephen Augustus, Callicut, Judge John S., and Lemon-Edens House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349011610. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
