Greenwood's First Artesian Well

Greenwood's First Artesian Well (HM1GOA)

Location: Greenwood, MS 38930 Leflore County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 31.023', W 90° 10.988'

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Needing a fresh water supply for his ice company, Charles Edward Wright partnered with the mayor and Board of Aldermen to drill a well near this site. Wright and his business partner, Staige Marye, provided the boring rig, and the city provided piping. Drilling began in May 1895, and by June water was struck at a depth of nearly 500 feet. The well proved to be a clean source of water and became Greenwood's primary water supply. In 1897 Wright installed the city's first water works system.
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HM NumberHM1GOA
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Year Placed2007
Placed ByThe Mississippi Department of Archives and History
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Date Added Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 11:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 761635 N 3712162
Decimal Degrees33.51705000, -90.18313333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 31.023', W 90° 10.988'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 31' 1.38" N, 90° 10' 59.28" W
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Area Code(s)662, 601
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-199 Wright Pl, Greenwood MS 38930, US
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