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'Wooden oil rig on Cox's Mill lease, located on Claude Bowyer Farm, Gilmer County.'

1. Wooden Oil Rig in Gilmer County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027011
Title:: Wooden Oil Rig in Gilmer County, W. Va.
Description:: 'Wooden oil rig on Cox's Mill lease, located on Claude Bowyer Farm, Gilmer County.'

'This well was drilled by Ira D. Cox in 1917 on the farm of Claude Bowyer. (Used for Golden Seal cover.)'

2. First Oil Well Near Cox's Mill, Gilmer County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 027012
Title:: First Oil Well Near Cox's Mill, Gilmer County, W. Va.
Date:: 1917
Description:: 'This well was drilled by Ira D. Cox in 1917 on the farm of Claude Bowyer. (Used for Golden Seal cover.)'