Oil wells on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds

The grounds of the Oklahoma State Capitol contain active oil wells and visible pumpjacks; oil production on capitol property dates back to the early 20th century. These wells have produced small quantities of oil and have provided revenue to the state. The presence of producing oil equipment on the lawn of a state capitol is an uncommon, documented geographic and land-use feature of the site. Visitors to the capitol can observe pumping equipment and well infrastructure on the capitol grounds.