Nellie Johnstone No. 1

A reconstructed drilling setting helps visitors understand the machinery and local importance of the region’s early petroleum industry.

The photograph shows the replica drilling rig rather than an operating well. Check current park and demonstration arrangements before arriving. View equipment from designated public areas and do not climb or handle machinery unless an authorized program permits it. Allow time for the interpretation of industrial work and the changing communities around the Caney River.

Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

Image credit: David Marshall / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.