Greeley in Weld County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Pioneer Fountain
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2021
1. The Pioneer Fountain Marker
Was built in 1907 over the first artesian well drilled in Greeley. The well furnished water for many families until further well drilling stopped the flow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 40° 25.465′ N, 104° 41.611′ W. Marker is in Greeley, Colorado, in Weld County. Marker is on 9th Street (Business U.S. 34) just west of 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker and fountain are located near the south end of Lincoln Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greeley CO 80631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple (about 300 feet away); Weld County Court House (about 400 feet away); Buckingham Gordon Building (about 600 feet away); State Armory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greeley Historic Overview (approx. ¼ mile away); Greeley Union Pacific Railroad Depot (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeley.
Also see . . .
1. The Need for Clean Water.
Securing a reliable supply of uncontaminated and good-tasting water for the growing(Submitted on May 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)town (ca. 2,200 residents) became a priority in the 1880s. In 1883, a 1,200 foot deep artesian well was drilled in the south half of Lincoln Park, and appreciative citizens now had access to free-flowing pure water, heralded for its quality and health-affirming properties. Unfortunately, the once-consistent flow of water diminished when seven other artesian wells, financed by private companies, were drilled in the downtown area. Today, the 1907 Pioneer Fountain in Lincoln Park marks the site of Greeley’s first artesian well.
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2. Pioneer Fountain is an old part of Lincoln Park.
Pioneer Fountain was built in 1907. Citizens brought special trinkets to add to the stones from Colorado Springs. There are sea shells from Maine in the fountain. There is also a petrified snake! The fountain cost $500 to build.(Submitted on May 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2021
2. The Pioneer Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
