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STATE HISTORICAL MARKERS
~ VENANGO COUNTY ~


HUMBOLDT REFINERY - This marker was dedicated August 3, 2001 and is located along Route 227 near the town of Plumer.

One of the largest and most scientifically advanced petroleum refineries of its time occupied 47 acres along Cherry Run immediately northwest of this site. It was placed in operation by chemist Jon Bruns and the Lodovici Brothers in 1862. Named for the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, it incorporated such innovations as a 2 mile oil pipeline, oil-fired boilers and a means of producing aniline dye. The refinery remained in operation until 1868.

Donated by Penny Haylett Minnick
pictures Penny Haylett Minnick