Sardis Historic Town Pump - Sardis, OH
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N 39° 37.320 W 080° 54.738
17S E 507527 N 4385807
Historical marker with information about this unusual and historic pump.
Waymark Code: WMCBZ5
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2011
Views: 9
The Sardis Town Pump is located IN the intersection of Sardis and Muskingum Streets in Sardis, Ohio.
The text of the marker reads:
Monroe County's ground-water resources are valuable assets for its people and economy. Especially notable are the substantial quantities of water that can be obtained in the medium sand and gravel underground aquifers located on the eastern side of the county. The Sardis Town Pump, which taps into one of these aquifers, has been in continuous operation since the nineteenth century and has played an important role in the daily life of Sardis residents. At approximately 78 feet deep, it was originally operated with a hand pump and converted to electricity in 1951. It is the drinking choice for many in the community and throughout Monroe County. It is the last of four known public wells that have served the village of Sardis.
Even though this marker was placed in 2002, it does have the bicentennial mark and was sponsored by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Sardis Community Improvement Organization, and The Ohio Historical Society.
Marker Number: 3-56
County: Monroe
Significance of Location: Thing
Additional Coordinate description:
Bicentenial Mark: yes
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Website address: Not listed
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