Iron Fence / Historic Boulder

Iron Fence, also, Historic Boulder. . , 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.