Palatka Water Works

Former water pumping facility in Palatka, Florida
United States historic place
Palatka Water Works
29°38′59″N 81°37′47″W / 29.64972°N 81.62972°W / 29.64972; -81.62972
NRHP reference No.100008739
Added to NRHP13 March 2023[1]

Palatka Water Works is a former water pumping facility in Palatka, Florida. Built in 1886, this building provided residents with fresh water for more than 100 years. Today the building houses the Water Works Environmental Education Center. The center is used for educational school programs and community events. Trained volunteers from the St. Johns River Water Management District's Watershed Action Volunteer Program conduct programs for school children and adults to educate them about water resources, focusing on water conservation and protecting the St. Johns River.[2] On March 13, 2023, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System – Palatka Water Works (#100008739)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 23 January 2007.
  2. ^ News Results Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine archived at Saint Johns River Water Management District Retrieved 22/01/2011

External links

  • Official Site
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Putnam County, Florida points and events of interest
Galleries and museums
  • Bronson-Mulholland House
  • Browning Railroad Museum
  • Florida School of the Arts
  • Larimer Art Center
  • Palatka Water Works
  • Tilghman House
Parks and natureAreas of interestOther points of interestEvents
  • Blue Crab Festival
  • Bostwick Blueberry Festival
  • Florida Azalea Festival
  • Hog Waller
  • Mug Race
  • Palatka Bluegrass Festival
  • Putnam County Agricultural Fair
  • St. Johns River Catfish Festival