In 1859 the first successful drilling of an oil well was near Oil Creek in the city of Titusville. In what U.S. state did this event occur?`

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1. In 1859 the first successful drilling of an oil well was near Oil Creek in the city of Titusville. In what U.S. state did this event occur?`