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Petrolia may refer to: ;United States * Petrolia, New York * Petrolia, California * Petrolia, Kansas * Petrolia, Pennsylvania Petrolia is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 212 at the 2010 census. Geography Petrolia is located in eastern Butler County at (41.017964, -79.718204), in the valley of the South Branch of Bear Creek, a ... * Petrolia, Texas ** Petrolia Formation ;Canada * Petrolia, Ontario ;Venezuela * Petrolia del Tachira, first private oil company of Venezuela {{Geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia, New York
Petrolia (also Petrola, Petrolla) is a hamlet in the town of Scio in Allegany County, New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States New York may also refer to: Film and television * ..., United States. References Hamlets in New York (state) Hamlets in Allegany County, New York {{AlleganyCountyNY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia, California
Petrolia is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, northeast of Cape Mendocino, at an elevation of above sea level, within ZIP Code 95558, and area code 707. Petrolia was the site of the first oil well drilled in California. Description Petrolia has an estimated population of 300-500 people within a 15-mile radius. It is located in the Mattole Valley, part of the Lost Coast region, one of the largest wilderness areas and the longest stretch of undeveloped coastline in the continental United States. Petrolia's isolation is due to its position on the rocky, treacherous coastline adjacent to the King Range mountains that isolate this area from mainland California and continue to leave the area almost completely undeveloped. A travel magazine has called this area "too lovely to be believed, perhaps too beautiful to last." It has been recognized as the top "still wild" place in California. The area is the only significant stretch of California without a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia, Kansas
Petrolia is an unincorporated community in Allen County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the Neosho River. History In 1910, Petrolia had a money order postoffice, an express office, and was a trading point for the neighborhood. The population that year was 200. Petrolia had a post office from July 1905 until September 1953. Geography Petrolia is located in Sections 31–32, Township 26 south, Range 18 east. Less than a mile from the southern border of Allen County, it is situated west of the Neosho River and to the south of Scatter Creek. Contained entirely within Logan Township, it is about 5 miles south-southwest of Humboldt and 13 miles from Iola (the county seat). U.S. Route 169 crosses the Neosho River a mile to the south of Petrolia. Education The community is served by Chanute USD 413 public school district. See also * Great Flood of 1951 In mid-July 1951, heavy rains led to a great rise of water in the Kansas River, Missouri River, and other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia, Pennsylvania
Petrolia is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 212 at the 2010 census. Geography Petrolia is located in eastern Butler County at (41.017964, -79.718204), in the valley of the South Branch of Bear Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River. Pennsylvania Route 268 passes through the borough, leading north to Bruin and south to Karns City. According to the United States Census Bureau, Petrolia has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 218 people, 89 households, and 64 families residing in the borough. The population density was 543.7 people per square mile (210.4/km2). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 246.9 per square mile (95.6/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 100.00% White. There were 89 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband presen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia, Texas
Petrolia is a city in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 686 at the 2010 census, down from 782 at the 2000 census. Geography Petrolia is located in northern Clay County at (34.013107, –98.231655). Texas State Highway 79 passes through the center of town, leading southwest to Wichita Falls and northeast to Waurika, Oklahoma. Texas State Highway 148 leads south from the center of Petrolia to Henrietta, the Clay County seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, Petrolia has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 782 people, 305 households, and 215 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,051.1 people per square mile (408.0/km). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 454.3/sq mi (176.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.88% White, 0.77% African American, 1.41% Native American, 1.15% from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia Formation
The Petrolia Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Texas * Paleontology in Texas Paleontology in Texas refers to paleontological research occurring within or conducted by people from the U.S. state of Texas. Author Marian Murray has remarked that "Texas is as big for fossils as it is for everything else." Some of the most imp ... References * Permian geology of Texas {{Permian-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia, Ontario
Petrolia is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is part of Lambton County and is surrounded by Enniskillen Township. It is billed as "Canada's Victorian Oil Town" and is often credited with starting the oil industry in North America, a claim shared with the nearby town of Oil Springs. Lambton Central Collegiate & Vocational Institute (LCCVI) is located in Petrolia. History In 1857 James Miller Williams of Hamilton began distilling some of the "tar" lying around Oil Springs (located a few kilometers south from Petrolia), after buying the property rights from Charles Nelson Tripp. In July or August 1858 he struck an oil deposit in Oil Springs while digging a shallow well, sparking the oil drilling industry. In 2008, the 150th anniversary of the discovery, Canada Post issued a stamp commemorating this first commercial oil well, featuring portraits of Charles Tripp and Williams. However, these early wells resulted in a large amount of wastage from gushers, estimated a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
