OUR HISTORY

The Drilling Story of
Casey Jones in World War II

During World War II, it was nearly impossible to find a well driller who didn't have a waiting list. Delbert "Casey" Jones needed a well drilled --------- so he purchased an old home-made drill with a one-cylinder Wisconsin engine for power. After drilling h1s well, the neighbors wanted wells. After assessing the inadequacy of his equipment and seeing an opening for the birth of a new business, he purchased a new Bucyrus-Erie cable tool drilling machine.

Within a few years, the company owned five cable tool rigs. After the introduction of the rotary drill machine, in the '60s and '70s, and the continual advancement of down the hole tools & bits, we now can construct a well usually within a day or two. Jones Dolling Co., Inc. continually purchases and updates our equipment, which allows us to drill the most professionally constructed wells, even through the hardest rock.

The Jones Drilling & Company Genealogy

There were eight children raised around the drilling equ1pment, among which were three sons who owned and operated dulling businesses throughout Oregon. Bert Jones, Casey's oldest son, drilled his first well at the age of 12 and has been actively involved in Oregon's groundwater ever since. Bert's oldest son, Bret Jones, is now heavily involved in the well-drilling business and has two sons who may also continue the family business for many years to come. Jones Drilling Co., Inc. serv1ces all of Oregon but focuses on Linn, Benton, Marion, and Lane count1es. If you are considering the purchase of undeveloped property, we can give you the formation on wells already existing 1n your area and water availability.

Data Needs About Your Well? Call Jones Drilling & Pump Company at 541-367-2560.

If you need information on existing wells, copies of every well drilled by our company are kept in our office, and we have access to the State of Oregon groundwater records. Whether you need a domestic, stock, or irrigation well, we have the technology, equipment, and personnel to get the job done. The company has the policy of being the first in its field with new construction thymus and modern equipment. This FOURTH GENERATION business has many years of experience that are of benefit to YOU, the customer, and consumers of our priceless groundwater resource. The coffee is always on at Jones Drilling Co., Inc., located between Sweet Home, a Lebanon on Highway 20, home of the original faucet water fountain. Call Jones Drilling & Pump Company at 541-367-2560 for details.

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