Memorial Fountain and Statue

The Memorial Fountain is a cast iron structure with a hexagonal basin and a central shaft rising approximately 26 feet topped with a finial. Eight decorative flower vases surround the basin's perimeter, while four cherubs riding dolphins sit at the base of the shaft.

The fountain was installed in 1878 as a memorial to losses the city experienced during the Civil War. Its creation marked an important moment when the community chose to formally honor those who had died.

The statue depicts a uniformed soldier holding a rifle to honor those who died during the American Civil War. It stands at the center of the square and shapes how people experience this place as a community gathering area.

The fountain sits in the center of Memorial Square and is easy to find and reach. It can be visited year-round, though warmer months offer better conditions for taking time to view all the sculptural details.

Water flows from the mouth of each dolphin at the base, creating four separate streams that cascade into the basin. Most visitors miss this flowing detail when they pass by quickly.