Anderson Cemetery Water Pump - Jacksonville, FL - Hand Operated Water Pumps on Waymarking.com

According to an inscription on the water pump, the pump is a Dempster 380-3-4031. Dempster refers to the Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company of Beatrice, Nebraska.

The following information about Dempster is from the Beatrice Daily Sun (visit link) :

"After the Homestead Act of 1862 opened the door for settlers to claim free land across the United States, Charles Dempster saw an opportunity.

He founded Dempster Industries in 1878 in Beatrice, becoming the first windmill manufacturer in the country in addition to selling water pumps, cisterns and other tools for pioneer life."

Although the pump doesn't have a date on it, "The oldest grave in the cemetery is that of Georgia Ewing, daughter of J. C. and Mary B. Anderson. She died in 1901. Her father was a CSA soldier." --Source (visit link)

Is it Working: yes Nearest Address: Cedar Point Rd Jacksonville, FL USA 32226 How to find.: The pump is located to the right of the main entrance into the cemetery. Visiting Restrictions: No restrictions Good place to park: Not Listed Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: Not listed

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