David Beaty (26 October 1811 – 3 October 1889)[1][2] discovered oil at his home in Warren, Pennsylvania in 1875. He was reportedly searching for a deposit of natural gas that he could use to heat his home. After this discovery, Warren's economy became almost completely geared toward the production of oil, and later to the refining of oil.[3]

Legacy

Beaty Middle School as it appeared in 2006. New windows have been added in late 2011/early 2012.

Warren still is home to Beaty Middle School, which operates partially on funds still available from David Beaty's estate.

References

  1. ↑ David Beatty at findagrave.com
  2. ↑ Warren County Historical Society (2015) David Beatty in Warren County
  3. ↑ Waples, David A. (2012). The Natural Gas Industry in Appalachia: A History from the First Discovery to the Tapping of the Marcellus Shale. pp. 20–21. ISBN 9780786470006.


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