This old Gem Water Pump was found on the historic
Bingham-Waggoner Estates. In the early days (1828-1878) wagon trains passed by this location using it as a short cut to the Santa Fe Trail. As a result the location had many owners hoping to make a profit selling goods to the settlers. Some made significant contributions to the area. In 1999 wagon swales were found on the south end of the property suggesting considerable wagon traffic through the area.
4 comments:
Marvellously interesting post. You've just got me dreaming of the trails...
A fabulous piece of history - the pic and the post!
Can you imagine heading to California via wagon train? What a ride that must have been.
I can't say why, but the lines of rust running down in such straight lines somehow appeal to me.
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