We have found information that implies that Brentsville, Prince William Co.,
had the first and only deep well pump in the county around 1840 on the
public lot. Now we are attempting to identify several issues: 1) what would
constitute a "very deep hand dug" well? 2) what would the pump look like and 3)
how would it have worked? If anyone has a source of information that would
help us in this area we would very much like to hear from you.
Best regards,
Morgan Breeden
History Interpreter (Brentsville)
Historic Preservation Division
Prince William County, VA
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