A stone tower stands tall amidst the lush greenery, its ancient stonework suggesting a bygone era. Overcast skies loom above, casting a dramatic backdrop for the solitary structure surrounded by trees and underbrush.
The stone overflow tower, along with a nearby retention dam, a walled spring, and the stone foundation of the original City of Frankfort waterworks, were part of Frankfort’s first water system, chartered in 1804. It is believed to be the first public water supply west of the Allegheny Mountains.
