Water for the Army - Sullivans Island SC
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Don.Morfe
N 32° 45.533 W 079° 51.357
17S E 607165 N 3625136
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.
Waymark Code: WM13719
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2020
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Water for the Army-Fort Moultrie--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.
Marker Name: Water for the Army
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
County: United States of America
Marker number: Not listed
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