Today we’re going to a small town that you’ll remember from back in 2007. In a town seemingly all by itself, there sits an incredibly unique attraction that is, well, a hole in the ground. Do you know where we’re going? Greensburg!

Build in 1887, this giant hand-dug well is the world's largest hand-dug well. It originally provided water to local railroads and was a municipal water source until 1932.
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After the tragic tornado in 2007, the town was wiped almost clean and had to start over again. Including the well museum!
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It sits at 109 feet deep and 32 feet wide, which is a lot to think about digging when you don't have power tools.
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It's now bright and well-lit inside, and features plenty of information on its creation as well as Greensburg's history and future as a sustainable community.
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Come visit the best hole in the ground in Kansas at 315 S. Sycamore Greensburg, KS.
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