Edinboro in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Edinboro Fountain

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2021

1. The Edinboro Fountain Marker

Inscription.
On November 29, 1913, a dedication ceremony was held as the fountain was placed on the street in the center of the Diamond, "with drinking places for the horse and the dog, and even man is provided a place which he may quench his thirst." Amos G. Nims directed the collection of donations and the purchase of the structure sponsored by the Conneauttee Brotherhood.

The Borough Council moved it to the northwest corner of the building behind you, then the Post Office, on July 30, 1923. Until WWII, frequent dances were held on the Diamond, and friends would say, "Meet me at the fountain."

In the 1960's, it was removed and "stored" in back of the Post Office, then on Short Street. The Town and Country Garden Club restored the fountain and placed it in front of the building at the northeast corner of Erie and Waterford Streets on July 3, 1980. In 1992, it was "stored" at the lot on the northwest corner of Erie and Short Streets.

The fountain was restored and repainted by the Borough and placed at this spot on September 27, 2000.

Erected 2002 by Edinboro Area Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is November 29, 1913.

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41° 52.44′ N, 80° 7.938′ W. Marker is in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Meadville Street (Pennsylvania Route 99) and Short Street (Waterford Street), on the left when traveling north on Meadville Street. Marker and fountain are located beside the sidewalk at the Meadville Street/Short Street/Chestnut Street intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Meadville Street, Edinboro PA 16412, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edinboro World War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miracles On Maple Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Edinboro State College (approx. 0.9 miles away); Grant Street Bridge (approx. 5.9 miles away); William D. Rider (approx. 6.2 miles away); Alliance College (approx. 6.2 miles away); Cambridge Springs (approx. 6.2 miles away); Jonathan Vancourt (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinboro.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2021

2. The Edinboro Fountain & Marker

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2021

3. The Edinboro Fountain & Marker

(looking north • Erie Street / PA-99 in background)

The Edinboro Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 13, 2021

4. The Edinboro Fountain

(looking east • Meadville Street / PA-99 in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.