The first producing oil well in Smith County
In March 1931 Guy Vernon Lewis brought in the first producing oil well in Smith County, near Arp southeast of Tyler, part of the original East Texas oilfield.
Sources
- Handbook of Texas: Smith Countytshaonline.org
in 1931, when Guy V. Lewis completed drilling on the first oil well in Smith County. His well was part of the original East Texas oilfield
- National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form: Historic and Architectural Resources of Tyler, Texas (Diane E. Williams, 2000; THC Atlas)atlas.thc.texas.gov
In March 1931 Guy Vernon Lewis brought in the first producing oil well in Smith County, located near the community of Arp
- National Register nomination, Short-Line Residential Historic District (2002)atlas.thc.texas.gov
In March 1931 Guy Vemon Lewis brought in the first producing oil well in Smith County, located near the community of Arp, southeast of Tyler.
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed