Sterne Fountain
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 32° 45.366 W 094° 20.819
15S E 373820 N 3625051
This fountain, donated to Jefferson by the Sterne family in 1913, was designed by New Yorker Guiseppe Moretti. The statue is Hebe, the Greek Goddess of Youth.
Waymark Code: WM141Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member clayj
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Marker Number: 8090

Marker Text:
Settling in Jefferson prior to the Civil War, Jacob and Ernestine Sterne became prominent leaders of the community. Their early management of the post office here and their involvement in civic and cultural activities reflected the dramatic influence Jewish families had on the development of Jefferson. In 1913 the Sternes' children gave this fountain to the city in honor of their parents. Designed for use by people and animals, it was cast by the J. L.. Mott Foundry of New York. The work of Guiseppe Moretti, it features a statue of Hebe, the Greek Goddess of Youth.
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