Bailey Towne texas history By rmulli1 Aug 18, 1859 extracted oil extract oil northwestern pensilvania 1859 Sep 23, 1866 lyne T. Barret a well was drilled by lyne T. Barret 1866 Jul 18, 1892 gladys city oil gladys city oil,gas and manufacturing company 1892 Oct 27, 1900 began drilling began drilling on october 27,1900 Jan 10, 1901 pulled out drill pulled drill out jauary 10,1901