About this property
The Big Well is a large historic water well in Greensburg, Kansas, United States. Visitors enter the well for a fee, descending an illuminated stairway to the bottom of the well.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000507. It was listed on February 23, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Greensburg Well listed on the National Register?
Greensburg Well was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Greensburg Well?
Greensburg Well is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Greensburg Well?
The period of significance for Greensburg Well is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Greensburg Well?
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