The Big Well, Greensburg

I visited this back in 1982 before the F5 tornado of 2007 that took out much of the former museum. The reinvention is splendid. Featuring both the 1887 origin stories, and including the survivor stories from the 2007 tornado. The circular design of the museum lends to the feeling of going through time. The well itself can be viewed through various points on the spiral staircase. You cannot go all the way to the bottom as we did in 1982, but the views are nonetheless unmatched. If you go to the top there is a 360 degree Lookout tower pointing out various structures in town. Great view.

It is the largest hand dug well we've ever seen. Sturdy new circular stairway to the bottom and above to overlook the town if Greenburg. Their story is a remarkable rebuilding after a F-5 tornado came right down through the town and destroyed everything but the grain silos. The story is included in the visit. They are very friendly staff, gift shop, restrooms, and had free coffee.