Sterne Fountain |
Sterne Fountain
Historical Marker Text:
Address: Market and Lafayette St.
City: Jefferson
Year Marker Erected: 1982
Marker Text: Settling in Jefferson prior to the Civil War, Jacob and Ernestine
Sterne became prominent leaders of the community. Their early management of the
post office here and their involvement in civic and cultural activities
reflected the dramatic influence Jewish families had on the development of
Jefferson. In 1913 the Sternes' children gave this fountain to the city in honor
of their parents. Designed for use by people and animals, it was cast by the J.
L.. Mott Foundry of New York. The work of Guiseppe Moretti, it features a statue
of Hebe, the Greek Goddess of Youth.
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