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. Marker 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.

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); A Keystone (about 600 feet away); Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Mt. Cavalry Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); The Cooper Fountain (about 700 feet away); Johnny Appleseed's Early Landholdings (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 87 times since then and 7 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.