History
The Big Well has been a tourist attraction since 1939 after previously serving as the town's primary water supply from 1888-1932. On May 4, 2007 95% of Greensburg was destroyed in an EF5 tornado, including the gift shop building, but the Big Well survived. Now on the site is a new museum that opened in 2012 with exhibits featuring the history of Greensburg & The Big Well, the tornado and rebuilding process.
Specialties
The Big Well is a marvel of pioneer engineering that was completed in 1888 as the towns original water supply. At 109 feet deep and 32 feet in diameter, this is a breathtaking sight to see. This new museum opened in May 2012 and once again allows visitors to descend a spiral staircase into the Big Well and view exhibits that feature Greensburg's history, the tornado, and our rebuilding as a sustainable community.