Wills Point in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rose Fountain
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 17, 2018
1. Rose Fountain Marker
Inscription.
Rose Fountain. . German brothers B. W. and Isaac Edward “Ike” Rose came to nearby Cedar Grove in 1873 and the same year moved to Wills Point, where they opened Rose Dry Goods Store. In 1884, Ike moved to Dallas and was a successful entrepreneur. B. W. remained in Wills Point. In 1916, Ike and Mayor Henry Gilchrist discussed a gift to the city. Ike chose a fountain, not as a memorial, but as a gift of appreciation to a city he loved. The concrete fountain has a circular base with steps, water troughs, vases, and a central column with globe lights and finial. The iconic fountain serves as a gathering spot, a focus for celebrations, and a welcome to the citys historic commercial district.
German brothers B. W. and Isaac Edward “Ike” Rose came to nearby Cedar Grove in 1873 and the same year moved to Wills Point, where they opened Rose Dry Goods Store. In 1884, Ike moved to Dallas and was a successful entrepreneur. B. W. remained in Wills Point. In 1916, Ike and Mayor Henry Gilchrist discussed a gift to the city. Ike chose a fountain, not as a memorial, but as a gift of appreciation to a city he loved. The concrete fountain has a circular base with steps, water troughs, vases, and a central column with globe lights and finial. The iconic fountain serves as a gathering spot, a focus for celebrations, and a welcome to the citys historic commercial district.
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16756.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 32° 42.541′ N, 96° 0.475′ W. Marker is in Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is at the intersection of East James Street and North 4th Street (Farm to Market Road 47), on the right when traveling east on East James Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wills Point TX 75169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brick Streets of Wills Point (here, next to
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,611 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
