St. Marys in Camden County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Washington Pump & Oak
St. Marys History Walk
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
1. The Washington Pump & Oak Marker
St. Marys’ fresh drinking water was provided by six original wells. The last working well, located in the median in front of Orange Hall, was polluted by flooding.
When George Washington died in 1799, St. Marys’ citizens marched from the dock with a flag-draped symbolic coffin, held a memorial, and buried the coffin in tribute. Four-to-six oaks were planted in commemoration. The last of the trees, located next to the site of the last working well, was cut down in 1987 and the wood harvested for the USS Constitution restoration project.
Erected 2016 by Satilla Computer Solutions.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 30° 43.308′ N, 81° 33.222′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, Georgia, in Camden County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bartlett Street and St Marys Street West, on the left when traveling north. Marker located within the St. Marys History Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Bartlett St, Saint Marys GA 31558, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Industry finds St. Marys (here, next to this marker); Georgia’s Spanish Period (here, next
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
2. The Washington Pump & Oak Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
3. Photo Insert Left: The Washington Pump & Oak State Historical Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
4. Photo Insert Right: Last Oak remnant
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
5. St. Marys History Walk Entrance
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
6. St. Marys History Park markers from a distance
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 7, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
