Prescott in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza Fountain

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2019

1. The Historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza Fountain Marker

Inscription. Arriving from New York on July 13, 1910, "Lady Ermintrude" graced the Courthouse Plaza for more than 60 years. Over time, the fountain began showing signs of wear and, in 1976, was removed and placed in storage at the Sharlot Hall Museum.

In 2016, as the Centennial of the laying of the cornerstone for the Courthouse was approaching, Yavapai County Supervisor Rowie Simmons and Facility Director Ken Van Keuren discovered the surviving components and the restoration process began. The County commissioned Robinson Iron, a foundry in Alabama that had the original patterns, and the missing and broken pieces of the fountain pedestal were restored. The Facilities team repaired the basin and reinstalled "Lady Ermintrude" to elegantly stand on the Plaza just as she did in 1910. A rededication ceremony was held on June 29, 2019.

This restoration was funded by Yavapai County and the generous contributions of Nancy and Pat O'Brien

Erected 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 2019.

Location. 34° 32.486′ N, 112° 28.147′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Cortez street and West Hurley street. Located

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in courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prescott AZ 86303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prescott Area.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Statehood Tree / Centennial Witness Tree (a few steps from this marker); Frank Brito (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Territorial Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Solon Hannibal Borglum America's First Cowboy Sculptor (within shouting distance of this marker); Bashford Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Arizona and the Electric Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2019

2. The Historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza Fountain Marker

Fountain and marker is to the right

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,800 times since then and 383 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.