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Incorporation of Standard Oil

When
1870-01-10
Where
Cleveland, Ohio
Part of
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil in Cleveland

Rockefeller dissolved the partnership of Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler to incorporate Standard Oil in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 10, 1870.

The incorporation formalized the business structure, with stock distributed among partners including Rockefeller, Harkness, William Rockefeller, Flagler, and Andrews. The name was chosen to represent reliable quality standards in the oil industry.

Sources

  1. John D. Rockefeller Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Standard Oil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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