Foltz Well
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ellishagerman
N 36° 53.459 W 081° 11.253
17S E 483288 N 4082794
The Foltz well is located on an abandoned picnic area on the Jefferson National Forest.
Waymark Code: WMBM7D
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lopac44
Views: 1

The Foltz well is located on an abandoned picnic area on the Jefferson National Forest. This area is still a beautiful place to visit.

The Dedicated Marker reads:

GEORGE T. FOLTZ, FRIEND, CIVIC LEADER, AND ROTARIAN, WHOSE FORESIGHT AND BEQUEST HAVE FURTHERED THE DEVELOPEMENT OF THIS PICNIC SITE IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE - THE WYTHEVILLE ROTARY CLUB - 1964
Is it Working: no

How to find.:
After parking follow the road to the old parking lot and the trail will be on your right right off the pavement. The well will be the first thing you see as you start on the trail.


Visiting Restrictions:
A hiking trail follows along and pass the road to the well. The gate has been locked but the National Forest welcomes all but has closed the road to all forms of motorized vehicles and horse use unless otherwise authorized in writing by a Forest Ranger or the U.S. Dept of Agriculture Forest Service.


Nearest Address: Not listed

Good place to park: Not Listed

Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
A quality photograph of the old hand operated pump showing another feature with or without someone or GPSr in view. Describe your route to the pump, perhaps.
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