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Coal
Coal starts to replace other sources of energy such as wood, wind and oil. -
Coal
The first commercial coal production begins in Richmond, VA. -
Natural Gas
The first natural gas well is drilled in the US. -
Oil
The fist commerical oil well is drilled in Pennsylvania by Edwin Drake. -
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefellar establishes the Standard Oil company of Ohio. -
Electric Plant
The first electric plant was built in New York by Thomas Edison. -
Hydroelectric Plant
In Wisconsin, the first commercial hydroelectric plant went into operation. -
Windmill
The first windmill to generate electricity was developed in Ohio. -
Modern Oil Industry
The modern oil industry began in Texas. -
Ford Model T
The first fuel powered car, the Ford Model T, went into mass production.
