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Domestic News
January 13, 1849
The New York Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Samuel Stedman discovered a vein of natural gas while boring for water at his residence on Elkhorn near Frankfort, Ky. The gas burst forth and has burned steadily since Friday, the 1st ult., providing brilliant light in his home, enough potentially to light a large city.
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NATURAL GAS.—Samuel Stedman, of the vicinity of Frankfort, Ky., has recently been boring for water, at his residence on Elkhorn. On Friday, the 1st ult., having penetrated a distance of 97 feet, nearly all through solid rock, the auger struck a vein of gas, which burst forth to the surface, and fire being applied to it, has continued to burn ever since. Mr. S. has introduced the gas into his residence, where it burns with a clear, brilliant, and steady light. He thinks there is enough gas on the premises to light a large city.—Cincinnati Gazette.
What sub-type of article is it?
Natural Gas Discovery
What keywords are associated?
Natural Gas
Discovery
Boring
Frankfort
Elkhorn
Kentucky
What entities or persons were involved?
Samuel Stedman
Where did it happen?
Vicinity Of Frankfort, Ky., On Elkhorn
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Vicinity Of Frankfort, Ky., On Elkhorn
Event Date
Friday, The 1st Ult.
Key Persons
Samuel Stedman
Outcome
gas burns steadily; introduced into residence for lighting; believed sufficient to light a large city.
Event Details
Samuel Stedman bored for water, penetrating 97 feet through solid rock, struck a vein of gas that burst forth and has burned continuously since fire applied.