Editing Winamac, Indiana (section)

=== The Artesian Well<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Winamac Town Park: Artesian Well – Pulaski County Historical Museum |url=http://museum.pulaskihistory.net/winamac-bits-pieces/winamac-town-park-artesian-well/ |access-date=April 10, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> ===
In June 1877, the Winamac Gas and Oil company began drilling near the [[Tippecanoe River]]. Instead of oil, they discovered a water vein at 264 feet below the ground. In the following years, demand for the well's water created a small industry within the community, and local boys ventured to earn money by delivering this water to homes. During this time, the water was marketed as containing healing properties. Interest in the well had died down by the end of the 19th century. By 1920, the well had fallen victim to vandalism and decay, and was subsequently repaired. Unfortunately, the well's water pressure was later compromised by other local projects, causing it to dry up. It was capped, and an informational plaque was dedicated to the well on the 100th anniversary of its drilling. Today, it stands as a reminder of local history on the west side of the town park.