Huntingdon in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wooden Pump
Wooden pump made by John Noble (1826-1897) of Cassville. By 1848 John Noble had put in 1,207 pumps and bored pipe for 320 jobs. One of his jobs was 4,000 feet long. Part of his diary is on display in building 2. Donated by: The Eckley Family In memory of: Earl Eckley.Erected by Isett Heritage Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 40° 30.384′ N, 77° 58.372′ W. Marker is in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in Huntingdon County. Marker can be reached from Stone Creek Ridge Road, 1.2 miles north of Bark Ridge Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntingdon PA 16652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1800s Wooden Pipe (here, next to this marker); Ore car circa 1920 (here, next to this marker); Wooden Water Pipe (here, next to this marker); T-Handle Drill (a few steps from this marker); KC-135 Trainer & Planner
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
