Really dumb idea, need someone close to Milton, NY to pull it off

[Lynn]

Not only that, but think how much we take our fresh water for granted. Some guy had to dig that hole. Have no idea how deep it goes. I will clean it out some after we get concrete in there. Then they laid those stones (which they also had to dig up) in the tubular shape you see. We have no idea what year the well was dug. But, I am betting late 1900's. I believe there was another structure there at one time, close to where this one is. Haven't had a chance to check land records and see if there is a clue. Pretty sure you would not be allowed to build right over an existing well today, at least not in municipal limits.

[mssl72]

Originally Posted by Lynn

...We have no idea what year the well was dug. But, I am betting late 1900's...

Did you mean late 1800's?? Hey, when you clean the debris out and if it's not too deep, see if you can run the detector coil down there. Maybe it was somebodies wishing well!

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by mssl72

Did you mean late 1800's?? Hey, when you clean the debris out and if it's not too deep, see if you can run the detector coil down there. Maybe it was somebodies wishing well!

Yes, 1800's. I was thinking 1890's, but it could have predated the land run, which was 1889. It is less than 100 yards from the rail road, which was here before the land run.