Auroraville in Waushara County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Auroraville Fountain
Photographed By Keith L, June 20, 2009
1. The Auroraville Fountain Marker
The Auroraville Fountain has been providing water to this community since just after the Civil War. The land surrounding Auroraville is abundant in natural springs called artesian wells. In 1867, John Keneister of Auroraville bored this natural spring well in the center of town. Heading north or south, many travelers and their teams of horses refreshed themselves at this location in the 19th century. Originally, the fountain was built as a wooden trough, but by 1927, it had deteriorated and was replaced with a copper vat from a local burned-out cheese factory. In 1936, the Works Project Administration (WPA) built the ornate stone enclosure around the copper tank. The Auroraville Fountain, now part of the Waushara County Parks System, remains as it looked in the 1930s, and still stands as a unique stopping place at the center of town.Erected 2000 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 455.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Notable Places
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Location. 44° 3.227′ N, 88° 59.505′ W. Marker is in Auroraville, Wisconsin, in Waushara County. Marker is on State Highway 49 north of Cottonville Court, on the left when traveling north. Northbound, the marker is just north of the second Cottonville Court intersection – by Mill Pond. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: N2047 Sate Highway 49, Berlin WI 54923, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fargoville (approx. 1.8 miles away); Upper Fox River (approx. 5.7 miles away); Lucy Smith Morris (approx. 6.4 miles away); Poygan Paygrounds (approx. 8.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 15˝ miles away); Princeton War Memorial (approx. 15.7 miles away); American Legion Post 366 War Memorial (approx. 15.7 miles away); Carrie Chapman Catt (approx. 15.7 miles away).
Photographed By Keith L, June 20, 2009
2. The Auroraville Fountain Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 20, 2009
3. The Auroraville Fountain
Photographed By Keith L, June 20, 2009
4. The Auroraville Fountain and Marker
circa 1914
5. The Auroraville Fountain - Vintage Postcard
Note the original wooden trough. Person in picture is unknown, maybe a Sautter or a Potton or a Gentz.
circa 1914
6. The Auroraville Fountain - Vintage Postcard
person in picture is unknown. Possibly a Sautter or Potton or Gentz.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,688 times since then and 221 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on July 7, 2009, by lona Jones of North Mankato, Minnesota. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
