Byrd Park Court Historic District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
WCTU of Richmond Fountain
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 16, 2009
1. WCTU Fountain Inscription
Is erected by the Womans
Christian Temperance Union
Of Richmond City and Henrico County
And their friends in memory of the
Crusaders of Hillsboro, Ohio who
Went out December 19, 1873 with the
Weapons of prayer and faith in God
To overthrow the liquor traffic;
And also in memory of
Frances E. Willard
Organizer of the Woman’s
Christian Temperance Union.
The bravest battle that ever was fought!
Shall I tell you where and when?
On the maps of the world you will find it not;
Twas fought by the mothers of men.
Erected by Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1773.
Location. 37° 32.707′ N, 77° 28.546′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Byrd Park Court Historic District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lakeview Avenue and South Davis Avenue. This fountain is located at the Round House in Byrd Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wilfred Emory Cutshaw (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. The Frances Willard Historical Association. The Frances Willard Historical Association preserves and interprets the Frances Willard House Museum and its historic collections to promote vibrant discussion of Willard's life and her work on behalf of women, temperance and human rights. (Submitted on December 8, 2009.)
2. Frances Willlard House Museum and Archives. The Center for Women's History and Leadership (Submitted on November 13, 2021.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 16, 2009
2. WCTU Fountain
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 16, 2009
3. The Round House at Byrd Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,560 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on June 28, 2011, by Dan Holsinger of Hillsboro, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
