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 Elberton Granite Bicentennial Memorial Fountain - Elberton, GA Posted by:  Lat34North
N 34° 06.600 W 082° 52.076
17S E 327711 N 3775927
Located in Elberton Plaza on Oliver St. directly across from the Elbert Co. Courthouse. Elberton Granite Bicentennial Memorial Fountain commemorating the 200th anniversary of American independence 1776 – 1976.
Waymark Code: WM89E8
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2010
Views: 2
East and West faces:
Elberton Granite Bicentennial Memorial Fountain
commemorating the 200th anniversary of American independence
1776 – 1976
North face:
Dedicated to all citizens of Elberton and Elbert county past present future who love the United States of America and cherish its ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
South face:
Erected during 1976 is a gift to Elberton and Elbert County
by
Member-firms of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc.
May this fountain serve as an everyday reminder of the Elberton Grant Industry's in his it's interest in the community and contribution to this area’s economic and civic life.
Front panel of fountain:
1776 - 1976
TWO CENTURIES OF ADVANCEMENT
From America's founding in 1776 to its bicentennial
year of 1976 the story of Elbert County is one of
steady advancements and progress - in agriculture
and industry, in development of natural resources, in
educational and cultural activities, in
religious and political endeavor, and in
improving the quality of life enjoyed by all it's citizens.
There are also two granite benches inscribed with the names of all of the contributing firms and the following text.
Member-firms of the Elberton Granite Association contributing to building of the Bicentennial Memorial fountain 1976
TITLE: Elberton Granite Bicentennial Memorial Fountain
ARTIST(S): Rossi, Dario, sculptor, Smith, Ben G., designer,
DATE: Installed 1976. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1976.
MEDIUM: Eagle: granite; Shaft: granite and concrete.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS GA000397
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located in Elberton Plaza on Oliver St. directly across from the Elbert Co. Courthouse. The address of the courthouse is:
58 Oliver St.
Elberton, GA. 30635
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
I only photographed one of the 13 panels on the fountain. The text on the panel is included in the Smithsonian’s description with a few small differences in the wording (picture included).
1776 - 1976
TWO CENTURIES OF ADVANCEMENT
From America's founding in 1776 to its bicentennial
year of 1976 the story of Elbert County is one of
steady advancements and progress - in agriculture
and industry, in development of natural resources, in
educational and cultural activities, in
religious and political endeavor, and in
improving the quality of life enjoyed by all it's citizens.
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