Metter in Candler County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Metter's Fountain

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2022

1. Metter's Fountain Marker

Inscription.
In 1979, Metter Garden Club initiated the project of replacing the small fountain in this park with a sculpture indicative of Candler County. Its vision was supported by the City government, local garden clubs, civic groups, businesses, and the community. Congressman Ronald "Bo" Ginn announced in May 1979, that the National Endowment for the Arts had awarded a grant to help fund the project. That grant, along with funds raised by the community, made the fountain a reality. Ivan F. Bailey, metal sculptor from Savannah, was commissioned to design and hand forge the sculpture. It depicts this area's rare plant, Elliottia racemosa, and the Cattle Egret (commonly known as the "cow bird"). During the 2017 park renovation, the fountain was refurbished, and the sculpture was returned to its former location with funds provided by the City of Metter.

The plaque base incorporates hand-selected, historic Savannah Grey bricks used on the exterior of the fountain pool in 1979.

Erected 2017 by Metter Garden Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 32° 23.864′ N, 82° 3.729′ W. Marker is in Metter, Georgia, in Candler

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County. Marker can be reached from Southwest Broad Street (Georgia Route 23/46) just east of North Kennedy Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker and fountain are located at the center of William Trapnell Park (City Park). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Metter GA 30439, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Candler County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Armed Forces Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Candler County (within shouting distance of this marker); Candler County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Sunbury Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); Pulaski, Georgia (approx. 6.2 miles away); Excelsior and its Academy (approx. 8.1 miles away); Upper Lotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metter.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2022

2. Metter's Fountain Marker

(marker is mounted at ground-level beside the walkway, near the center of the park, on the north side of the fountain)

Metter's Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2022

3. Metter's Fountain

(looking north • marker visible behind fountain, on right)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.