Watering Trough - 1906 - Wilmington, VT - Dated Architectural Structures Multifarious on Waymarking.com

This historic horse watering trough is located along South Main Street in front of the Pettee Memorial Library. A carriage light is attached to the top of the trough. The trough is now used as a planter.

Inscription on the horse trough side of the structure:

Given in Loving Memory of
Lewis Porter Stone
Dec. 14, 1845 --- Jan. 8, 1904
1906

Inscription on the drinking fountain side of the structure:

"How Dear to My Heart are the Scenes of My Childhood."

Some additional information about the trough is available on The Historical Marker Database.

ABOUT LEWIS PORTER STONE:

"Lewis Porter Stone, eldest son of Ashley and Harriet Ann (Lamb) Stone, was born in the Pulsifer House in the village of Wilmington, Vt., December 14, 1845.

He was graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, receiving the degree of M.D., March 1880."

However, it appears rather than practicing medicine, he went on to other pursuits.

-- Source

Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1906 Full Inscription (unless noted above): Given in Loving Memory of Lewis Porter Stone Dec. 14, 1845 --- Jan. 8, 1904 1906 Website (if available): Not listed

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