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Sterne Fountain

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Market and Lafayette St., Jefferson, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 45' 19.07404999992", -94° 20' 41.85336000012"
 
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     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.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Sterne Fountain Historical Marker Location Map, Jefferson, Texas

 
   
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