Front Page John Shaw struck oil in Oil Springs and it changed the course of history January 16, 2022 912 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Print The three poled derrick in the foreground is the exact spot John Shaw's gusher blew 160 years ago today. This article is for digital subscribers Subscribe to view or log in below. Get access to The Independent online with one of our plans: Click here for a one-day pass Click here for digital subscription Click here for print and digital subscription Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password