Save the Historic Water Tower - Cuthbert

The "We Love Cuthbert" facebook page was started by community members who wanted to spread positivity in our small town. Our first
initiative quickly became the restoration of our towns Historic Water Tower.

We need your help saving the nation’s only historic water tower located in the middle of a federal highway, from peril.

This historic water tower was built in 1895, and has survived tornados, hurricanes, metal fatigue, and neglect.

When we heard that the city had all but given up hope on restoring the water tower due to previous costly quotes, we wanted to find a way to help. We are only a few members of a small community, but we are focusing on proving that pride goes a long way.

Here is our "Why"-

Cuthbert is Home.

We are asking for you to join us, and help us save our amazing piece of history.

-The restoration of the tower will be streamed via our youtube channel. You will be able to see the impact your contribution is having to
save this historic monument.

-During the restoration, we are installing a canvas tarp over the massive structure. Your name will be written on this tarp that hangs over
our city during the process, as we show our appreciation to you!

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We are beginning the research and paperwork to potentially apply as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit. If that helps this comes to fruition quicker with support and donations, the initial funds raised can also help apply for that non-profit classification to continue moving forward.

Businesses want to move in to our area, but they have to see pride in the city they hope to earn dollars from. We're excited for upcoming
events in our community, it's all a start. We've heard stories of years past, and would love to see a thriving town once again.

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The Cuthbert Water Tower, erected in 1895, has the distinction of being the only water tower in the middle of a federal highway. It is
located in the middle of US Highway 82 and defines the skyline of Cuthbert. For many years, people believed that those who drank water
from the tower would either stay or return to Cuthbert. When it was erected, the roadway was south of the tank. The streets of Cuthbert were paved in the 1930s, and the east entrance to the square was moved. The city did not have the funds to relocate the water tank, so the national highway just went around it. R.L. Moye was mayor, and councilmen were J.E. Douglas, D.M. Jacobs, R.E. Toombs, J.H. Sealy and
A. Jones. The bottom fell out of the tank when a cyclone hit Cuthbert in 1909, and graves were washed up in the Rosedale Cemetery in the resulting flood. No longer used as a water tank, the tower serves as a beacon to Cuthbert.