Humble Oil

Humble Oil

Humble Oil and Refining Co. was founded in 1911. The company would later consolidate with Standard Oil of New Jersey to become Exxon.

Read more about Humble Oil:  Early History, Consolidation With Standard Oil of New Jersey, Discontinuation of The Humble, Enco Brands in Favor of Exxon

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