About this property
Jackson Memorial Fountain is a historic fountain located at the entrance to City Park at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1905 and is a cast iron structure that originally had three tiers. The second tier is topped by Parkersburg's Lady of the Lake statue.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 84003686. It was listed on August 22, 1984.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Jackson Memorial Fountain listed on the National Register?
Jackson Memorial Fountain was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Jackson Memorial Fountain?
Jackson Memorial Fountain is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jackson Memorial Fountain?
The period of significance for Jackson Memorial Fountain is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Jackson Memorial Fountain?
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