Zion UMC Church Pump - Truxton, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 59.756 W 091° 13.542
15S E 653653 N 4317822
Originally galvanized (silver) in color, and now painted black.
Waymark Code: WM10N94
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lopac44
Views: 2

County of pump: Lincoln County
Location of pump: MO Hwy A & Zion Church Rd., 1.5 miles east of Truxton, MO
This pump is not in pristine condition, but IS fully operational

Pump Details:
" Individual rubber "buckets" mounted on a chain (Chain and Buckets sold separately) and powered by crank, lift water up through a heavy plastic tube (not included). Raise water straight up from as much as 30', from cisterns, tanks and even ponds, lakes or rivers - fast enough to fill a 5-gallon bucket in under a minute.

  • Lift water up to 30 feet
  • Cast iron drive and spout
  • Galvanized housing and tough plastic pipe and reservoir with a Powder-coated steel frame
  • Minimum opening of 3" x 13" in mounting platform is needed
  • For drop pipe use 1-1/2" plastic pipe (widely available, you supply as much as you need)
  • 44" Tall, Mounting Flange 12-1/4" x 15-1/4" Head weight 38 lbs
  • Drop Pipe and Chain/Buckets sold separately"
~ Cincinnatti GEM Pumps


They must have the water tested, for the pump to be in use. Old cisterns in Missouri are supposed to be shut down and handles removed, unless the water is cleared by the health department.

Is it Working: yes

Nearest Address:
State Hwy A, Truxton, MO 63381


Good place to park: N 38° 59.756 W 091° 13.542

How to find.:
From I-70, go north on MO-47, to Hawk Point, turn left (West) at the stop sign and junction with MO-A, go to Truxton, and on the eastern limits of town sits the Zion UMC Church. The pump is in the front yard.


Visiting Restrictions:
Cemetery and church. Parking abundant all around the building...common sense and good manners you may visit anytime.


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