The Gypsy Spudder

The Gypsy Spudder (HM1205)

Location: El Dorado, KS 67042 Butler County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 49.021', W 96° 50.762'

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This Cable Tool Drilling Machine, Serial No. 5, was manufactured in Chanute, Kansas by Sutcliffe Pipe & Supply, Joe H. Sutcliffe, owner. Built in early 1949, this is the only known remaining machine.

"The Gypsy" was found on a farm east of Chanute, Kansas. It was moved to the Kansas Oil Museum in August 2008 to honor Joe H. and Velma Edith Sutcliffe, and their sons: Ronald F., Donald L. Terry J., and Dale D. Sutcliffe.

Donated by Ronald F. and Leah W. Sutcliffe of Midland, Texas.
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HM NumberHM1205
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Placed ByKansas Oil Museum
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Date Added Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at 4:56am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 689592 N 4187698
Decimal Degrees37.81701667, -96.84603333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 49.021', W 96° 50.762'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 49' 1.26" N, 96° 50' 45.72" W
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Area Code(s)316, 620
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 301 E Central Ave, El Dorado KS 67042, US
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