THIS DOCMENT IS A COPY OF THE FORM 10-Q
                FILED ON AUGUST 15, 1997 PURSUANT TO A
                RULE 201 TEMPORARY HARDSHIP EXEMPTION




                               UNITED STATES

                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                          Washington, D.C. 20549

                                 FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[x]          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended           June 30, 1997            

                                    OR

[ ]          TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                  to                

Commission file number                     0-19365                

                        CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION                  
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Utah                                 87-0368981       
(State or other jurisdiction of     (I.R.S. Employer Identification 
  or organization)                  No.)


        215 South State, Suite 550, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111   
            (Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

                         (801) 537-5610                           
           (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                         Not applicable                           
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.

Yes   X     No       

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuer's classes of common stock, as of the 
latest practicable date.
  
There were 11,501,465 shares of $.02 par value common stock
outstanding as of August 13, 1997.

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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                                   INDEX
                                                                   PAGE(S)


PART I.        Financial Information    


     ITEM 1.   Financial Statements

               Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 
                  1997 (unaudited) and December 31, 1996                  3

               Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for
                  the Three Months ended June 30, 1997 and 
                  1996 (unaudited)                                        5
               
               Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for 
                  the Six Months ended June 30, 1997 and 
                  1996 (unaudited)                                        6

               Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
                  Stockholder's Equity (unaudited)                        7

               Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
                  for the Six Months ended June 30, 1997 and 
                  1996 (unaudited)                                        8
                  
               Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial 
                  Statements (unaudited)                                 10


     ITEM 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
                  Financial Condition and Results of 
                  Operations                                             13


PART II.       Other Information                                           

     ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings                                         15

     ITEM 2.   Changes in Securities                                     15

     ITEM 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities                           15

     ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security 
                  Holders                                                15

     ITEM 5.   Other Information                                         15

     ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                          15


PART III.      Signatures                                                16

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                       PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                       ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                  ASSETS

<TABLE>
                                                <C>              <C>      <C>

                                              June 30, 
                                                1997             December 31,
                                             [unaudited]             1996    

CURRENT ASSETS:
     Cash                                       $26,774              $142,772
     Joint interest and trade accounts 
        receivable                               13,022                30,379
     Notes receivable                           150,000                     0
     Other current assets                       154,300                72,780
          Total Current Assets                  344,096               245,931


INVESTMENT IN OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES             0                  1,083,882
     (full cost method, net of accumulated 
         depletion)

INVESTMENT IN OIL SAND PROPERTIES             2,958,709             2,919,077

OTHER ASSETS                                    344,984               342,484

                                                                                                                  

          TOTAL ASSETS                       $3,647,789            $4,591,374
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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
                                                <C>              <C>      <C>

                                              June 30, 
                                                1997             December 31,
                                             [unaudited]             1996    

CURRENT LIABILITIES
     Accounts payable                           $41,318               $92,663
     Current portion of long-term debt          293,635               185,984
     Other current liabilities                  141,553               225,322
          Total Current Liabilities             476,506               503,969

LONG TERM DEBT                                   0                     60,845

LONG TERM DEBT -- RELATED PARTIES               126,786               121,248

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY                           60,223               434,056

          Total Liabilities                     663,516             1,120,118

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
     Preferred stock, $.005 par value, 
     1,000,000 shares authorized, 
     no shares issued and outstanding             -----                 -----
     Common stock, $.02 par value, 
     50,000,000 shares authorized, 
     11,501,465 and 11,430,571 issued 
     and outstanding at 1997 and 1996           230,029               228,611
     Capital in excess of par value           5,553,069             5,497,772
     Retained earnings                       (2,798,825)           (2,255,127)

          Total Stockholders' Equity          2,984,273             3,471,256

          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND 
          STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY               $3,647,789            $4,591,374

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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                                [Unaudited]

              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                  <C>       <C>

                                                 For the Three Months Ended
                                                              June 30,       
                                                           1997      1996   
REVENUE:
     Oil and gas production                               $26,993   $55,441

               Total Revenue                               26,993    55,441

EXPENSES:
     Production costs and related taxes                    26,496    32,953
     General and administrative expenses                   81,119   109,645
     Depletion, depreciation and amortization               8,905    15,880

               Total Expenses                             116,520   158,478

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)                                   (89,527) (103,037)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
     Interest and other income                                588     2,489
     Gain (loss) on sale of properties                          0         0
     Interest and other expense                          (745,300)   (5,410)

               Total Other Income (Expenses)             (744,712)   (2,921)

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX PROVISION                      ($834,239)($105,958)

PROVISION FOR TAXES:
     Current tax expense (benefit)                              0         0
     Deferred tax expense (benefit)                      (345,663)  (36,026)

NET INCOME (LOSS)                                       ($488,576) ($69,932)

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE                                ($0.04)   ($0.01)

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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                                [Unaudited]

              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
     <S>                                                  <C>       <C>

                                                    For the Six Months Ended
                                                              June 30,       
                                                            1997      1996   
                          
REVENUE:
     Oil and gas production                               $77,496   $99,993

               Total Revenue                               77,496    99,993

EXPENSES:
     Production costs and related taxes                    54,653    62,824
     General and administrative expenses                  163,998   230,820
     Depletion, depreciation and amortization              23,817    30,068

               Total Expenses                             242,468   323,712

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)                                  (164,972) (223,719)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
     Interest and other income                              1,486     5,104
     Gain (loss) on sale of properties                          0         0
     Interest and other expense                          (754,045)  (10,666)

               Total Other Income (Expenses)             (752,559)   (5,562)

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX PROVISION                      ($917,531)($229,281)

PROVISION FOR TAXES:
     Current tax expense (benefit)                              0         0
     Deferred tax expense (benefit)                      (373,833)  (77,956)

NET INCOME (LOSS)                                       ($543,698)($151,325)

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE                                ($0.05)   ($0.01)
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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
                          OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                [Unaudited]

                  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997

<TABLE>
  <C> <C>     <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>           <C>

                    Common Stock    Capital in  
                                    Excess of    Retained   
                 Shares     Amount  Par Value    (Deficit)      Total

BALANCE, 
  DECEMBER
  31, 1996    11,430,571  $228,611  $5,497,772  ($2,255,127)  $3,471,256

Net Income 
  (loss) for 
  the six 
  months ended 
  June 30, 
  1997               ---       ---         ---     (543,698)    (543,698)

Shares issued 
  for services 
  at $.86 to
  to $1.00
  per share       45,000       900      42,706           ---      43,606

Shares issued 
  for payment 
  of note                   
  payable         25,894       518      12,591           ---      13,109


BALANCE, 
  June 30, 
  1997        11,501,465   $230,029  $5,553,069   ($2,798,825) $2,984,273

</TABLE>
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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                                [Unaudited]

              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                   For the Six Months Ended
                                                             June 30,       
                                                          1997      1996   
<TABLE>
     <S>        <C>                                   <C>        <C>

Cash Flows From (To) Operating Activities:
     Net income (loss)                                ($543,698) ($151,325)
     Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
     net cash used by operating activities:
        Common Stock issued for commissions                   0     40,000
        Amortization, depreciation and 
          depletion                                      23,817     30,067
     Net effect of sale of subsidiary                   903,430          0
     Change in assets and liabilities:
        Joint interest and accounts 
           receivable                                    30,379     23,146
        Other assets                                    (98,800)   (23,209)
        Accounts Payable                                (51,345)  (115,155)
        Other current liabilities                       (83,769)    46,567
        Deferred tax liability                         (373,833)   (77,956)

               Total adjustments                        349,879    (76,540)

     Net Cash Used by Operating Activities             (193,819)  (227,865)

Cash Flows From (To) Investing Activities:
     Additions to oil sand properties                   (39,632)   (32,424)
     Net Proceeds from sale of oil and 
        gas properties                                        0          0

     Net Cash Provided (Used) in
          Investing Activities                          (39,632)   (32,424)

Cash Flows From (To) Financing Activities:
     Net changes in long-term debt                      (32,547)     4,343
     Net proceeds from issuance of 
        convertible debenture                           150,000          0
     Net proceeds from sale of 
        common stock                                          0    335,000

                                                                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities              $117,453   $339,343
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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                [Continued]

<TABLE>
<S>          <C>        <S>    <C>                     <C>          <C>

                                                   For the Six Months Ended
                                                             June 30,       
                                                          1997      1996    
      
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash:                       ($115,998)   $79,054
     
Cash at Beginning of Period                              $142,772   $97,247

Cash at End of Period                                     $26,774  $176,300


Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow 
   Information
     Cash paid during the period:
               Interest                                    $4,844    $3,104

               Income taxes                                   ---       ---


Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing
Activities:

     For the period ended June 30, 1997:

               The Company issued 45,000 shares of common stock in
               payment of accounts payable and oil sand costs.

               The Company issued 25,894 shares of common stock in
               payment of a note payable.

               The Company converted accrued interest of $13,142
               into notes payable.

               For the period ended June 30, 1996:

               The Company issued 191,547 shares of common stock
               in payment of $89,375 in current liabilities and
               $90,000 in project costs.

               The Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to
               restructure an oil sand lease.

               The Company converted accrued interest of $8,121
               into notes payable.

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                         CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION

                 NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

                           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


     NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

          The accompanying financial statements have been prepared
          by the Company without audit.  In the opinion of
          management, all adjustments (which include only normal
          recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the
          financial position, results of operations and changes in
          stockholders' equity and cash flows at June 30, 1997 and
          for all periods presented have been made.

          Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
          included in financial statements prepared in accordance
          with generally accepted accounting principles have been
          condensed or omitted.  It is suggested that these
          condensed financial statements be read in conjunction
          with the financial statements and notes thereto included
          in the Company's December 31, 1996 audited financial
          statements.  The results of operations for the period
          ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the
          operating results for the full year.

          ORGANIZATION   

          Crown Energy Corporation ["Crown"], a Utah corporation,
          was organized on March 17, 1981.  Crown's primary
          activities have been the acquisition and development of
          oil and gas leases.  

          BuenaVentura Resources Corporation ["BVRC"], a Utah
          corporation, was organized October 24, 1985.  BVRC is
          active in the mining and development of oil sand deposits
          and owns the rights to a newly patented technology for
          the extraction of oil from oil sands.  Crown acquired
          100% of BVRC on September 30, 1992.
          
          Gavilan Petroleum, Inc. ["Gavilan"], a Utah corporation,
          was organized on September 9, 1985.  Gavilan is engaged
          in the production and selling of oil and gas from leases
          it operates in the state of Utah.  Gavilan became a 100%
          subsidiary of Crown on January 24, 1991.  Gavilan was
          sold on July 2, 1997 for $150,000.  The sale was
          retroactive to June 1, 1997 and, accordingly, is
          accounted for in these financial statements.  (See Note
          3 - Sale of Subsidiary)
                    
          PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

          The consolidated financial statements include the
          accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned
          subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany transactions
          have been eliminated in consolidation.

          OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES

          Oil and gas properties are accounted for on the full cost
          method, whereby all costs associated with acquisition,
          exploration and development of oil and gas properties are
          capitalized on a country-by-country, cost center basis. 
          All oil and gas revenues are derived from reserves
          located in the state of Utah.  Amortization of such costs
          is determined by the ratio of current period production
          to estimated proved reserves.  Estimated proved reserves
          are based upon reports of petroleum engineers.

          The net carrying value of oil and gas properties is
          limited to the lower of amortized costs or the cost
          center ceiling [defined as the sum of the present value
          [10% discount rate] of estimated, unescalated future net
          cash flows from proved reserves, plus the lower of cost
          or estimated fair value of unproved properties, giving
          effect to income taxes].

          OIL SAND PROPERTIES

          The Company's investment in oil sand properties,
          including acquisition and development costs, are being
          capitalized and will be amortized by the unit-of-
          production method once commercial production commences,
          projected to be 1998.  The Company reviews its investment
          in oil sand properties for impairment whenever events or
          changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount
          of the investment may not be recoverable.  The Company's
          basis of determining the recoverability of its investment
          is based on estimated future cash flows expected to
          result from the extraction and production of products
          from the oil sands.  The Company is unaware of any events
          or changes in circumstance that would merit a review for
          impairment, however, the Company's estimated future cash
          flows from its investment in oil sands exceeds the
          carrying value of the investment, thus there is no
          current impact from the adoption of SFAS 121.

          INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

          The computation of income (loss) per share of common
          stock is based on the weighted average number of shares
          outstanding during the periods presented.


     NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS

          The Company sells substantially all of its oil production
          to one purchaser.  If this purchaser stopped buying
          products from the Company, the Company would then
          contract with other purchasers available in the areas
          where the oil is produced.  The effect of this purchaser
          pulling out of the area would at least put a temporary
          downward pressure on prices in the area, but it is not
          currently possible for the Company to estimate how the
          Company would be affected.  Management believes that its
          oil is a commodity that is readily marketable and that
          the marketing methods it follows are typical of similar
          companies in the industry.


     NOTE 3 - SALE OF SUBSIDIARY

          On July 2, 1997, the Company entered into a stock
          purchase agreement with Road Runner Oil, Inc.("RRO") to
          sell 100% of its interest in its wholly-owned subsidiary,
          Gavilan Petroleum, Inc.("Gavilan"). Gavilan operated oil
          and natural gas properties.  Under the terms of the sale,
          the Company transferred to RRO all of the issued and
          outstanding stock of Gavilan and in exchange received
          $25,000 at closing and a promissory note under which it
          will be paid $50,000 within 30 days of closing; $25,000
          within 120 days of closing; and the remaining $50,000
          within 180 days of closing.  The note is secured by a
          pledge of the Gavilan stock.  The price was negotiated at
          arms length between the Company and RRO.    
                              
          The pro forma effects of the transaction for the year
          ended December 31, 1996 are as follows:  Total assets
          would have been reduced from $4,591,374 to $3,468,599, a
          decrease of $1,122,775 (24%).  Total liabilities would
          have been reduced from $1,120,118 to $923,019, a decrease
          of $197,099 (18%).  Revenues would have decreased from
          $224,855 to $11,226, a decrease of $213,629 (95%).  Net
          loss before income taxes would have increased from a loss
          of $550,630 for the year ended December 31, 1996 to a
          loss of $445,818, a decrease of $104,812 (19%).


     NOTE 4 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE AGREEMENT 
     
          On May 6, 1997, the Company entered into a Convertible
          Debenture Agreement ("Agreement") with Oriental New
          Investments, Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation ("ONI"). 
          Pursuant to the Agreement, on May 13, 1997, the Company
          issued a 9% Convertible Debenture (the "Debenture") to
          ONI in the principal amount of $150,000.  No underwriters
          or placement agents were utilized by either the Company
          or ONI in negotiating the Agreement or in issuing the
          Debenture.  The Debenture was issued pursuant to the
          exemption from registration under Section 5 of the
          Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Rule 903
          of Regulation S.

          Under the terms of the Debenture, payment of interest
          only is due and payable quarterly commencing July 31,
          1997.  Payment of the remainder of the accrued interest
          and all principal under the Debenture is due November 13,
          1997 (the "Due Date").  At any time following July 13,
          1997, the holder of the Debenture may elect to convert
          the principal and accrued interest under the Debenture,
          in whole or in part, to shares of the Company's common
          stock at 65% of the average closing bid price as reported
          on the NASD Electronic Bulletin Board for the ten (10)
          preceding business days.  In addition, at any time prior
          to the Due Date, the Company may elect to prepay, without
          penalty or premium, the outstanding principal or accrued
          interest, in whole or in part, upon fifteen (15) days
          written notice to the holder of the Debenture.

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               ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
              OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULT OF OPERATIONS


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the three month period ended June 30, 1997, compared to the
three months ended June 30, 1996.

     Oil and gas revenue decreased from $55,441 for the three
months ended June 30, 1996 to $26,993 for the three months ended
June 30, 1997, a decrease of $28,448 (51%).  This decrease was
primarily due to the sale of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Gavilan Petroleum, Inc., which was effective June 1, 1997.

     Oil and gas production costs decreased from $32,953 for the
three months ended June 30, 1996 to $26,496 for the three months
ended June 30, 1997, a decrease of $6,457 (20%).  This decrease was
primarily due to the sale of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Gavilan Petroleum, Inc., which was effective June 1, 1997.      

     General and administrative expenses decreased from $109,645
for the three months ended June 30, 1996 to $81,119 for the three
months ended June 30, 1997, a decrease of $28,526 (26%). This
change was primarily due to a decrease in consulting expenses.

     Depletion, depreciation and amortization decreased from
$15,880 for the three months ended June 30, 1996 to $8,905 for the
three months ended June 30, 1997, a decrease of $6,975  (44%). 
This decrease was primarily due to the sale of the Company's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Gavilan Petroleum, Inc., which was
effective June 1, 1997.

     Other income (expense) decreased $741,791 from the three
months ended June 30, 1997.  This decrease was primarily due to a
loss of $733,361 which was recorded on the sale of the Company's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Gavilan Petroleum, Inc. 

For the six month period ended June 30, 1997, compared to the six
months ended June 30, 1996.

     Oil and gas revenue decreased from $99,993 for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 to $77,496 for the six months ended June 30,
1997, a decrease of $22,497 (22%).  This decrease was primarily due
to the sale of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Gavilan
Petroleum, Inc., which was effective June 1, 1997.

     Oil and gas production costs decreased from $62,824 for the
six months ended June 30, 1996 to $54,653 for the six months ended
June 30, 1997, a decrease of $8,171 (13%).  This decrease was
primarily due to the sale of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Gavilan Petroleum, Inc., which was effective June 1, 1997.    

     General and administrative expenses decreased from $230,820
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 to $163,998 for the six
months ended June 30, 1997, a decrease of $66,822 (29%).  This
change was primarily due to a decrease in consulting expenses.

     Depletion, depreciation and amortization decreased from
$30,068 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 to $23,817 for the
six months ended June 30, 1997, a decrease of $6,251 (21%).   This
decrease was primarily due to the sale of the Company's wholly-
owned subsidiary, Gavilan Petroleum, Inc., which was effective June
1, 1997.

     Other income (expense) decreased $746,997 from the six months
ended June 30, 1997.  This decrease was primarily due to a loss of
$733,361 which was recorded on the sale of the Company's wholly-
owned subsidiary, Gavilan Petroleum, Inc. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     At June 30, 1997, the Company had cash and other current
assets of $344,096 as compared to cash and other current assets of
$245,931 at December 31, 1996.  The increase of $98,165 was
primarily due to proceeds from the sale of the Company's
subsidiary, Gavilan Petroleum, Inc., of $150,000  and the issuance
of a $150,000 convertible debenture. This increase was partially
offset by a loss from operations and payments on notes payable.

     Total debt increased from $182,093 in long-term debt and
$185,984 in current portion of long-term debt at December 31, 1996
to $126,786 in long-term debt and $293,635 in current portion of
long-term debt at June 30, 1997.  This increase was due to the
issuance of a $150,000 convertible debenture.  The increase was
partially offset by a reduction in debt from the sale of Gavilan of
$65,139 and principal payments made during the period.

     The Company's primary objective is to complete financing for
construction and start-up of its commercial asphalt production
facility.  The Company is seeking to raise approximately
$20,000,000 through a combination of equity and debt or project
financing.  The Company is evaluating financing alternatives with
several investor groups who are in the process of completing their
due diligence on the project.  No assurance can be given that
financing will be available or, if available, that it will be
available on acceptable terms.  If such funds are raised by issuing
equity securities, further dilution to then-existing stockholders
may result.  If such additional funds are raised through the
issuance of debt securities, the Company's cash flows will be
required to be devoted to service such debt.  If funding is not
available, the Company may be required to significantly curtail or
cease its operations.

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                       PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings

          None.

ITEM 2.   Changes in Securities

          None.

ITEM 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities

          None.

ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

          None.

ITEM 5.   Other Information

          None.

ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

          The Company filed a Form 8-K on June 11, 1997, to report
          the issuance of a $150,000 convertible debenture.  The
          Company also filed a Form 8-K on July 2, 1997 to report
          the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gavilan
          Petroleum, Inc.          

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PART III. - SIGNATURES
          
     

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                   CROWN ENERGY CORPORATION      
                                   (Registrant)

Date: August 14, 1997              By: /s/ JAY MEALEY            
                                   Jay Mealey, President

Date: August 14, 1997              By: /s/ RICHARD S. RAWDIN     
                                   Richard S. Rawdin, 
                                   Vice President of Finance