Babylon in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Babylon Village Fountain

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 1, 2016

1. The Babylon Village Fountain Marker

Inscription. On Memorial Day, May 31, 1897, the Babylon Women's Exchange presented the Village with an "enduring memorial" to their charitable work. With the last $400 remaining in the treasury, it was decided to purchase a drinking fountain for man and beast. It stood ten feet tall and stood on the southwest corner of Fire Island Avenue and Main Street. The fate of the fountain is a matter of historic record. It was removed in June of 1917 and replaced on July 4th with the "Liberty Pole", a flagpole that marked the country's entrance into the First World War.

This reproduction stands as a tribute to the work of the Women's Exchange, and all charitable and service organizations in the Babylon Village.

Dedicated Memorial Day, May 30, 2011

Co-Chairpersons
Dr. Christopher Proto • Judy Driscoll Skillen

This historic reproduction would would not have been possible without the help and cooperation of the people of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. (Donors names omitted - see photo for details)

Erected 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1898.

Location. 40° 41.768′ N, 73° 19.512′ W. Marker is in

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Babylon, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Montauk Highway) and Carll Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street (Montauk Highway). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Babylon NY 11702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Babylon Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Moses (about 300 feet away); The Babylon Library (about 400 feet away); Auto Races (about 500 feet away); Babylon's Heros World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain Joel Cook Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Suffrage Study Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Babylon World War I Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Babylon.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. :the fountain and statue in Ligonier, Pennsylvania that served as a model.

Also see . . . Babylon Village Historic Fountain (YouTube, QUE Productions, 4 mins.). Unveiling of the fountain. (Submitted on October 2, 2017.)

The Babylon Village Fountain Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2017

2. The Babylon Village Fountain Marker - Wide View

The marker and fountain are in front of the entrance to the Babylon Village Historical Society Museum.

The Babylon Village Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 1, 2016

3. The Babylon Village Fountain

The Babylon Village Fountain - Fountain Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 20, 2017

4. The Babylon Village Fountain - Fountain Detail

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 1, 2016

5. The Babylon Village Fountain - Fountain Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.