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Edwin Drake

Edwin Drake. BY:AUBREY Merritt and JORDAN Thompson. born. Edwin Drake was born on March 11, 1819 in New York. School. Edwin Drake received a common education at the age of 19. Interesting Facts. His nickname was Colonel Drake. He invented windsurfing.

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Edwin Drake

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  1. Edwin Drake BY:AUBREY Merritt and JORDAN Thompson

  2. born • Edwin Drake was born on March 11, 1819 in New York.

  3. School • Edwin Drake received a common education at the age of 19.

  4. Interesting Facts • His nickname was Colonel Drake. • He invented windsurfing. • He was an engineer who perfected the concepts of board and rig layout.

  5. Oil Well • Edwin Drake created the first oil well in America.

  6. Fact • He only drilled three wells in his lifetime.

  7. Death • He died on Nov. 8th 1880 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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