LaFayette Fountain, Marble sculpture at Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Lafayette, Indiana, US
The LaFayette Fountain features a 6-foot marble statue of Marquis de LaFayette holding a sword near his heart with a cape over his left arm.
Sculptor Lorado Taft created this marble fountain in 1887, basing the design on Bartholdi's LaFayette statue from New York City with only a small photograph as reference.
Eight panels around the pedestal display inscriptions honoring historical figures, including General Lafayette's role in American independence and John Purdue's educational contributions.
The fountain stands 12 feet tall with a 16-foot diameter, drawing water from municipal sources since 1936 when the original artesian well was capped.
The construction cost of $2,200 in 1887 represented Taft's first major commission after arriving in Chicago, marking the beginning of his notable artistic career.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1887
Creator: Lorado Taft
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 40.41890,-86.89330
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:52
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