Washington Cemetery Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Washington Cemetery Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

J. W. Fiske Iron Works, founder.

Washington Cemetery Memorial Fountain, (sculpture).

Installed 1892. Relocated 1904.

Cast iron and zinc.

Approx. H. 30 ft.

In the center of a thirty-foot fountain pool stands a two tiered cast iron fountain topped with a figure of Venus pouring water from a jug. Flanking either side of the pedestal below the bottom tier is a pair of allegorical female figures believed to be copies of Ducels' La Meditation and La Reverie. Above them, three cherubs stand around the pedestal of the second tier. Lion head water spouts encircle the perimeters of both tiers of the fountain. The fountain pool is surrounded by an ornate cast iron wall adorned with cast iron urns.

Mythology -- Classical -- Venus

Religion -- Angel

Allegory -- Passion -- Grief

Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Washington Court House

Administered City of Washington, 105 North Main Street, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160

Located Washington Cemetery, 1741 Washington Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio

The fountain was erected in 1892 near the entrance to the cemetery, but in 1904 it was moved to the lake area in the center of the cemetery.

Inventory staff, 2001.

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