Water for the Army

Water for the Army (HMLDV)

Location: Sullivans Island, SC 29482 Charleston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 45.533', W 79° 51.357'

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In 1898 as Battery Jasper neared completion, work began on these two 30,000 gallon cisterns. Concrete gutters atop Jasper were designed to collect rain water, which was conducted to these holding tanks.

To provide additional water, particularly in times of drought, the drilling of the artesian well to the right began in 1897. By February 1898 a depth of 1238 feet was reached and due to the earth's internal pressure, water flowed continuously like a fountain.

The well functions to this day, but the water is not drinkable.
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Date Added Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 8:16am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 607165 N 3625136
Decimal Degrees32.75888333, -79.85595000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 45.533', W 79° 51.357'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 45' 31.98" N, 79° 51' 21.42" W
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Area Code(s)843
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1301-1449 Poe Ave, Sullivans Island SC 29482, US
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