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Oilfield
is a former village in the northwest quarter of
section 20 of Parker Township about 6 miles north of
Casey
on route 49. It received its name in the early 1860s when several wells
drilled in the vicinity produced oil. It has also been known as Oil Fields
and Oil City. A post office was established at
Oilfield on Feb. 19, 1896. It was discontinued since 1931. About all that remains now of the village is
the Oilfield Garage and General Store building on the corner of route 49 and Parker Lane.
See Also:
History of Clark County, 1883
Historical Encyclopedia,
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