St. Thomas Township in Saint Thomas in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tree Pump(s)
Photographed by Dave W, August 6, 2023
1. Tree Pump(s) Marker
Were a common water source in towns throughout America in the 18th-19th century. Several community pumps have been a landmark in the 'square' of St. Thomas throughout its history. This upper stock (pump) was created in 2011 by Historic Preservation Services. This tree pump is dedicated to the people of St. Thomas township.
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.
Location. 39° 55.055′ N, 77° 47.874′ W. Marker is in Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in St. Thomas Township. It is on Lincoln Way West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7391 Lincoln Way W, Saint Thomas PA 17252, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Thomas Commemorates (here, next to this marker); Colonel James G. Elder (here, next to this marker); Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Wadell (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Waddell (approx. 1.3 miles away); Joseph Armstrong (approx. 3.2 miles away); Roadside Giants of the Lincoln Highway (approx. 4½ miles away); Site of Fort McCord (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Thomas.
Photographed by Dave W, August 6, 2023
2. Tree Pump(s) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
