Talk:Wilsons, Virginia

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Water tower, water supply source, Hobb's Mill

I have no details, but have been told that ever since the water tower was built in Wilsons, Virginia that the water came from a mill pond, Hobb's Mill Pond, at least three miles away. I have been told that the water was piped to the water tower via a pump. I am curious about the pump. How did it operate? What about the piping? Also, I am told, but haven't actually went to look in person, that the pump house was built of brick and is still standing near the mill. If you might know an old-timer who remembers how this was done, please talk with him/her and post their story here. I think this information is interesting and should be preserved. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Gary Robertson no-not-earl@juno.com 70.192.199.230 (talk) 20:33, 18 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]