Industry
Early travelers and pioneer farmers observed oil in this locality and used it for medical purposes. In 1858, near Oil Springs, James M. Williams dug the first oil well in Canada and later established a refinery at Hamilton. In 1861, John Shaw, by drilling into rock, opened the first flowing well at Lot 18, Concession 2, Enniskillen Township. From these beginnings developed one of Canada’s most important industries.
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