Kuhn Lake Well Spring, North Webster, Indiana

## Overview Kuhn Lake Well Spring is a charming, continuously flowing public drinking spring located along State Road 13 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, just a few miles south of the small town of North Webster. The spring features a picturesque "wishing-well" style structure with a covered two-inch pipe that keeps the water flowing year-round — even through Indiana's harsh winter freezes. Situated east of Kuhn Lake, this roadside spring has long been a convenient stop for locals and travelers looking to fill up with fresh water. Kosciusko County is part of Indiana's lake country, a region shaped by glacial activity during the last Ice Age. The area's abundant groundwater resources feed numerous wells and springs, and Kuhn Lake Well Spring taps into this legacy of clean, cold aquifer water. Visitors have historically used this spring as a drinking water source, and many report that the water tastes crisp and refreshing. The spring is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, making it accessible any time you're passing through. ## Directions 1. From **North Webster, Indiana**, head south on **State Road 13 (SR 13)**. 2. Continue south for approximately **3 miles**. 3. Watch for the spring on the **east side of SR 13**, east of Kuhn Lake. 4. The well spring structure is visible from the road — look for the distinctive wishing-well cover near the roadside. **GPS Coordinates:** 41.288418, -85.68531 (approximately N41° 17.302', W85° 41.119') **Nearest address for navigation:** 3613 N SR 13, Leesburg, IN 46538 ## What to Expect When you arrive, you'll find a quaint wishing-well structure right along the east side of State Road 13. The well is fitted with a two-inch pipe that allows water to flow continuously, so there's no pump to operate — simply bring your containers and fill up. The constant flow also means the pipe stays clear even during freezing temperatures, making this a reliable year-round water source. The surrounding area is rural and scenic, with Kuhn Lake visible nearby to the west. There's easy roadside access with no hiking required, so this is a quick and convenient stop. Since the spring sits right along a state road, be mindful of traffic when pulling over and filling containers. As with any natural water source, the water quality has not been independently verified. While the spring has been historically used as a drinking water source and visitors have reported the water to be clean and good-tasting, those with compromised immune systems or particular health concerns may wish to treat or filter the water before consumption.