Taunton in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Walter T. Soper Memorial Fountain
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 27, 2022
1. Walter T. Soper Memorial Fountain Marker
A Gift to the People of Taunton
in memory of
Walter Tufts Soper
1867 1931
A distinguished citizen who desired to share his artistic appreciation with his fellow man
Joseph C. Chamberlain Mayor
Board of Park Commissioners
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 41° 54.114′ N, 71° 5.605′ W. Marker is in Taunton, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Cohannet Street and Taunton Green, on the left when traveling south on Cohannet Street. Located on the Taunton Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taunton MA 02780, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Taunton 350th Anniversary (here, next to this marker); VFW Post 611 World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Taunton Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); Taunton Spanish-American War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Shays Rebellion Defeat (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristol County Peace Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristol County Veterans Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taunton Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taunton.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 27, 2022
2. Walter T. Soper Memorial Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
