Downtown in Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Humane Society Fountain
Refreshment for Dog, Horse and Human…
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 3, 2013
1. Humane Society Fountain Marker
This fountain was donated by the National Humane Alliance in 1908 after formation of Lincoln’s Humane Society in January, 1907. It is one of at least 70 similar fountains placed in communities throughout the United States. The fountain includes a granite horse watering trough, lions head spigots, and small water basins at the base. It was originally placed in the center of M Street between 8th and 9th Streets. As cars became popular, the fountain was considered to be a traffic obstacle and was removed. It was placed in this location at 7th & Q Streets in 2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 48.959′ N, 96° 42.664′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Q Street and North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on Q Street. Marker is mounted directly on the subject fountain. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln NE 68508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Hide & Fur Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Seaton and Lea Ironworks (within shouting distance of this marker); H. P. Lau Building
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Also see . . . National Humane Alliance fountains. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 3, 2013
2. Humane Society Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
