And Up Through the Ground Came a Bubblin' Crude"

Rick Grassley gives a presentation that explores the fascinating history of oil and gas exploration and discovery in Monroe County, focusing primarily on the 1920's and 1930's. Our story, however, begins in the 1860's and stretches all the way to the present day. We'll delve into nearly every township, highlighting familiar Monroe County families, while also introducing you to new characters and surprising stories from our rich local past.

You may also like the following events from Monroe County Historical Society :

• Next Wednesday, 5th November, 07:00 pm, Surveying the Situation. How Monroe County Got on the Map in Monroe
• Next month, 10th November, 07:00 pm, "The Unseen Wounds" War of 1812 in Monroe
• Next month, 12th November, 07:00 pm, "The Ethnic History of Monroe County" in Monroe