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Louisiana Strikes Oil!

The first oil strike in the State of Louisiana was made on September 21, 1901 on the farm of Jules Clement in the community of Evangeline. The well was known as both Jules Clement No. 1 and Jennings Oil No. 1 after the company that drilled the well. The discovery caused a boom resulting in the Evangeline Oil Field and the start of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana. The oil and gas industry has since been an integral part of the economy of Louisiana and lifestyles of its residents.

Dedicated September 22, 2001

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