Morris Sharp Memorial Fountain
1906 / Creator Unknown / Washington Court House
This memorial, originally a public drinking fountain, features a bronze bust of Morris Sharp, a prominent banker and member of the local community. The bust stands atop a granite base, surrounded by 6 columns supporting a dome. While it is no longer a functioning fountain, the base features decorative bronze basins and spouts. The memorial was presented by Mr. Sharp's widow, Madeline Baker Sharp, in 1906.
Location: Fayette County Courthouse, 110 E Court St
Title
Morris Sharp Memorial Fountain
Description
This memorial, originally a public drinking fountain, features a bronze bust of Morris Sharp, a prominent banker and member of the local community. The bust stands atop a granite base, surrounded by 6 columns supporting a dome. While it is no longer a functioning fountain, the base features decorative bronze basins and spouts. The memorial was presented by Mr. Sharp's widow, Madeline Baker Sharp, in 1906.
Date
1906
Subject
Source
Information about this sculpture was generously collected and supplied by members of the The Fayette County Historical Society.
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
2170
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
southwest corner of the courthouse square, at the corners of Court and Main Streets
Provider Qualifier
Presented by
Provider Entity
Madeline Baker Sharp
Location Site
Location Street
110 E Court St
Location Type
Installation Date
1906
Inscription
On plaque affixed to base:
"Presented to/the citizens of/Washington C.H./and/Fayette County, Ohio/by/Madeline Baker Sharp/in memory/of her husband/Morris Sharp/who died Feb. 11, 1905/Erected 1906"
"Presented to/the citizens of/Washington C.H./and/Fayette County, Ohio/by/Madeline Baker Sharp/in memory/of her husband/Morris Sharp/who died Feb. 11, 1905/Erected 1906"
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