Palatka Water Works

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]

Palatka Water Works
Palatka Water Works is located in Florida
Palatka Water Works
Palatka Water Works is located in the United States
Palatka Water Works
Location1101 Whitewater Dr
Palatka, Florida
Coordinates29°38′59″N 81°37′47″W
NRHP reference No.100008739
Added to NRHP13 March 2023[1]

References
  1. "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
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