Town Pump and Water Trough

Town Pump and Water Trough is a 19th century hand operated water-pump painted black with a red granite water trough. It is located in front of St. George Post Office at the juncture of Portage Street and Main Street.

Town Pump and Water Trough is designated a Local Historic Place for its impact on the development of the Town.

Deep artesian wells provided fresh water for citizens, travelers and animals for more than 150 years. It was a public gathering place and a landmark for the traffic flow in the downtown of St. George. The location marks the crest of the portage which runs from North Street, having fresh water, to South Street having salt water, and the commercial center of the Town.

Source: Charlotte County Archives, St. Andrews. St. George Register of Local Historic Places Collection, Site File #004

The character-defining elements that describe Town Pump and Water Trough include:

-19th century hand operated water pump;

-red granite water trough;

-1902 inscription on trough;

-triple flag mast on red granite stone base.

The character-defining elements of the surrounding area of Town Pump and Water Trough includes:

- location in front of Post Office;

- view North is fresh water of Magaguadavic River;

- view South is salt water of Magaguadavic River tidal basin;

- location on the crest of Portage Street, the top of St. George at First Falls.