|
 Rose Fountain
N 32° 42.543 W 096° 00.476
14S E 780472 N 3622992
Texas Historical Marker noting the iconic Rose Fountain in Wills Point as a gift from a grateful entrepeneur. The marker is located on W James St, just east of its intersection with TX 47 (N 4th St).
Waymark Code: WMP7BT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2015
Views: 1
Note that the marker is not affixed to the fountain, which is a block south in the intersection of TX 47 and Commerce Street at N 32° 42.4876 W 96° 00.4991'. ( visit link)
Marker Number: 16756
Marker Text:
German brothers B.W. and Isaac Edward "Ike" Rose came to nearby Cedar Grove in 1873 and the same year moved to Wills Point, where they opened Rose Dry Goods Store. In 1884, Ike moved to Dallas and was a successful entrepreneur. B.W. remained in Wills Point. In 1916, Ike and Mayor Henry Gilchrist discussed a gift to the city. Ike chose a fountain, not as a memorial, but as a gift of appreciation to a city he loved. The concrete fountain has a circular base with steps, water troughs, vases, and a central column with globe lights and finial. The iconic fountain serves as a gathering spot, a focus for celebrations, and a welcome to the city’s historic commercial district.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2011
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
|
Visit Instructions:
Please include a picture in your log. You and your GPS receiver do not need to be in the picture. We encourage additional information about your visit (comments about the surrounding area, how you ended up near the marker, etc.) in the log.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|
|