The Big Pump
is shaped like a giant electric gas pump. It was built in 1937 by Rufus Limpp.
It is over three stories high and has windows in its ground floor office. The
slogan "Buy Gas Now!" was placed where the calculator numerals would be (where
it now says "The Big Pump"). The Pump was originally 35 miles away in Maryville,
MO. When it was nearly razed, it was bought and donated to the Tri-County
Historical Society in King City.
The Big Pump
is now located in King City, MO on property owned by the Tri-County Historical &
Museum Society of King City, MO., Inc. Their address is 508 N. Grand Ave., &
Jct. Hwy 169, King City, MO 64463. The museum is open from Decoration Day
through the month of September on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and on
holidays. The Big Pump is outside so one can see it anytime.