Marathon Oil Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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$19.99
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Bring a compact piece of Marathon Oil history to the kitchen, office, or workshop. This square porcelain fridge magnet honors a company that started as The Ohio Oil Company in Lima in 1887 and gained the Marathon name through a 1930 brand acquisition. It is made for collectors who enjoy classic petroleum imagery, service-station nostalgia, industrial Americana, and the distinctive corporate story linking Ohio roots with Houston history.
Marathon Oil began in Lima, Ohio, in 1887 as The Ohio Oil Company. Standard Oil acquired the business in 1889, and Ohio Oil became independent again following the 1911 breakup of Standard Oil. In 1930, Ohio Oil acquired Transcontinental Oil Company and its Marathon retail fuel brand, a transition that gave the company the name seen on generations of petroleum signage and merchandise. The company adopted the Marathon Oil Company name in 1962, when Speedway 79 and Marathon fuel stations were consolidated under the Marathon name. U.S. Steel acquired Marathon in January 1982; USX Corporation then served as parent of U.S. Steel and Marathon Oil. Marathon re-emerged as Marathon Oil Corporation through the USX separation in 2001 and subsequent 2002 renaming. In 2011, it spun off downstream operations as Marathon Petroleum. Based in Houston from 1990, Marathon Oil operated as an exploration-focused company before ConocoPhillips acquired it in November 2024.
Marathon Oil Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
| 2" x 2" | |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Bring a compact piece of Marathon Oil history to the kitchen, office, or workshop. This square porcelain fridge magnet honors a company that started as The Ohio Oil Company in Lima in 1887 and gained the Marathon name through a 1930 brand acquisition. It is made for collectors who enjoy classic petroleum imagery, service-station nostalgia, industrial Americana, and the distinctive corporate story linking Ohio roots with Houston history.
Marathon Oil began in Lima, Ohio, in 1887 as The Ohio Oil Company. Standard Oil acquired the business in 1889, and Ohio Oil became independent again following the 1911 breakup of Standard Oil. In 1930, Ohio Oil acquired Transcontinental Oil Company and its Marathon retail fuel brand, a transition that gave the company the name seen on generations of petroleum signage and merchandise. The company adopted the Marathon Oil Company name in 1962, when Speedway 79 and Marathon fuel stations were consolidated under the Marathon name. U.S. Steel acquired Marathon in January 1982; USX Corporation then served as parent of U.S. Steel and Marathon Oil. Marathon re-emerged as Marathon Oil Corporation through the USX separation in 2001 and subsequent 2002 renaming. In 2011, it spun off downstream operations as Marathon Petroleum. Based in Houston from 1990, Marathon Oil operated as an exploration-focused company before ConocoPhillips acquired it in November 2024.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth