200 Feet North to Site of Hardin County Discovery Well
At this site in 1901 the first oil well in Hardin County was brought in at a depth of 995 feet by J. B. (Ben) Hooks and brothers H. A. (Bud), J. L. (Sam), and George. The ensuing boom town was first called "New Sour Lake" but later named "Saratoga" after the famous New York resort. (1971)
30.2862° N, 94.5102° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
FM 770, N side between Rosier Park Rd. and Hooks Rd. Marker reported missing Dec. 1972.
Nearby Markers
- 0.9 mi W Lance Rosier Saratoga
- 1.9 mi S Teel Cemetery Saratoga
- 2.3 mi NW Ghost Road: The Big Thicket Light Saratoga
- 7.4 mi SW Batson Prairie School & Church and Guedry Cemetery Batson
- 10.7 mi NE Old Hardin Kountze
- 11 mi SE Pine Ridge Baptist Church Sour Lake