Ashland in Jackson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Ashland Lithia Water

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 25, 2012

1. Ashland Lithia Water Marker

Inscription. The original porcelain basins of the Lithia Fountain were removed in the late 1950s and replaced twice before damage and 80 years of Lithia Water required a complete restoration of the fountain under the direction of the Ashland Public Works Department. The restored fountain was re-deciation in 2008.

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Lithia Water Contains Elevated Levels of Barium
Daily Consumption is not Recommended

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 42° 11.822′ N, 122° 42.922′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Oregon, in Jackson County. It is on North Main Street north of Winburn Way, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 N Main St, Ashland OR 97520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Oregon.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wild (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Ashland Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Lithia Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland Creek (about 300 feet

Ashland Lithia Water Marker [reverse side] image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, April 18, 2026

2. Ashland Lithia Water Marker [reverse side]

away, measured in a direct line); The Whittle Garage (about 300 feet away); Coraline (about 400 feet away); McCall Magnolia (about 500 feet away); Citizens Banking and Trust Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

Regarding Ashland Lithia Water. If you're brave enough to taste the lithia water that flows out of the fountain, you'll most likely give a great repulsive look afterwards since this water smells like sulfur and tastes bitter and pungent.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, April 18, 2026

3. Ashland Lithia Water Marker

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 25, 2012

4. Ashland Lithia Water Marker

Lithia Fountain, a contributing structure as part of the Ashland Downtown Historic District and listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 25, 2012

5. Ashland Lithia Water Marker

Lithia Fountain, a contributing structure as part of the Ashland Downtown Historic District and listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Ashland Lithia Fountain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, April 18, 2026

6. Ashland Lithia Fountain Marker

An American Water Landmark
1981 Historic Lithia Water
Re-dedicated 2019 to Allen Alsing
Significant to the History of Public Water Supply
Designated by American Water Works Association

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on April 19, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1. submitted on January 11, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 4, 5. submitted on January 11, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 6. submitted on April 19, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.