Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

South Main Plaza

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

1. South Main Plaza Marker

Inscription. The South Main Plaza project was completed in the Spring of 2020. This re-imagined gathering space is part of the rejuvination of downtown Mount Vernon's Historic Buisness District bringing new energy and vitality to the community.

The fountain was designed by Claude Cormier + Associes' and inspired by their original fountain design in Toronto's Berczy Park.

The plaza was made possible by the collaboration between The Ariel Foundation and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Donations from generous partners have established an endowment to maintain the plaza for the enjoyment of citizens and visitors for years to come.

1 Saint Bernard • 2 American Shorthair Cat • 3 Bernese Mountain Dog • 4 Canadian Warblers • 5 Giant Shnauzer • 6 Drinking Fountain • 7 Bull Terrier • 8 Sheltland Pony • 9 Cortland Apple • 10 German Shepherd • 11 Golden Retriever • 12 Dalmatian Puppy • 13 West Highland Terrier • 14 Scottish Terrier • 15 Jack Russell Terrier • 16 Bernese Mountain Puppy • 17 Saint Bernard Puppy • 18 Pug Male • 19 For Terrier • 20 Great Dane Puppy • 21 Golden Retriever Puppy • 22 Pug Female • 23 Beagle • 24 Eastern Bluebirds

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.

Location.

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40° 23.489′ N, 82° 29.144′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Knox County. It is on South Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 S Main St, Mount Vernon OH 43050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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: Jane Payne, M.D. (1825-1882) (a few steps from this marker); The Snowden Family (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodward Opera House (about 400 feet away); The Republican News/Republican Publishing (about 500 feet away); Wayman Chapel AME Church (about 500 feet away); A Keystone (about 600 feet away); Wolff House (about 600 feet away); Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

2. South Main Plaza Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

3. South Main Plaza Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

4. South Main Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.