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Jesse Wade Gas Well. Producing natural gas since 1889. First of the 350 gas wells drilled in Cass District, Monongalia County. Monongahela System Gas Department.

1. Jesse Wade Gas Well, Cass District, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016627
Title:
Jesse Wade Gas Well, Cass District, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Description:
Jesse Wade Gas Well. Producing natural gas since 1889. First of the 350 gas wells drilled in Cass District, Monongalia County. Monongahela System Gas Department.
"This pipeline crew was laying the line that started on the Newt Michael Farm (Monongalia County) on Little Indian Creek. This line connected with another at Ball (or Bald) Hill and then went on into Pittsburgh. (This pipeline carried natural gas while others carried crude oil.)"

2. Oil and Gas Pipeline Crew, Grant District, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016951
Title:
Oil and Gas Pipeline Crew, Grant District, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1905
Description:
"This pipeline crew was laying the line that started on the Newt Michael Farm (Monongalia County) on Little Indian Creek. This line connected with another at Ball (or Bald) Hill and then went on into Pittsburgh. (This pipeline carried natural gas while others carried crude oil.)"