Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Iron Fence
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Historic Boulder
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
1. Iron Fence / Historic Boulder Marker
Iron Fence
An ornamental iron fence anchored by decorative stone entry columns defined the park boundary throughout its early history. Original stone columns can be seen in two locations in the park today, but the original fence is long gone. Conflicting community opinion regarding a fence around the park is nothing new. "Fence or no-fence has fueled debate for years. An early fence supporter responded, "As long as they are moving cattle and hogs down 12th Street, we need a fence. As part of the reconstruction of the park in 2011, new fencing was created for a number of park features. A decorative 12 inch high fence was added around the perimeter of the park at the location of the original Boundary fence.
Historic Boulder
The granite boulder was claimed by some to be a meteorite, but it is more likely to have come from the Little Miami River in 1863 near the Waterworks Plant. At one time a drinking fountain was mounted on the boulder. Remnants of the fountain are visible today.
The boulder was transported to the park in 1863 for a cost of $100. The boulder weighed 10 tons and was 11 feet long, five feet wide and six feet high.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.
Location. 39°
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Park History / Cannon From Farragut's Fleet At Mobile Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); Dana Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bandstand (about 300 feet away); Hecker (about 300 feet away); Robert L. McCook Monument / Friedrich Hecker Monument (about 400 feet away); Col. R. L. McCook (about 400 feet away); The American Classical Music Walk of Fame - Cincinnati Music Hall (about 700 feet away); Energy & Grace (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
2. Iron Fence / Historic Boulder Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
3. Historic Boulder
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
