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Founding in Southern California

When
1870s
Where
Southern California
Part of
Star Oil Company founded in California

Star Oil Company was founded in Southern California during the 1870s, serving as an early predecessor to Chevron.

The company was established in Southern California during the 1870s. It is recognized as one of Chevron's early predecessors. The specific founding date is not provided in the source, only the decade.

Sources

  1. Chevron Corporation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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