Center of the Universe Earth Globe - Ashland, Virginia
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A polished granite earth globe is the main feature of this Kugel ball fountain on the Ashland, Virginia, public library plaza.
Waymark Code: WM14846
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2021
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A stone earth globe is the main feature of this Kugel ball fountain on the Ashland, Virginia, public library plaza. The diameter is about 30 inches (75 cm) and is on a base of similarly polished dark brown granite. The continents are marked by a stipple technique. "Ashland - Center of the Universe" is carved into the west side of the base. Coined by Dick Gillis, who served as Mayor from 1977 to 1990, it's how residents affectionately refer to their town. There's a cast bronze plaque on the north face of the base that reads:
Given In Loving Memory
Of
James N. and Elizabeth Stone Luck
James Ferrell Luck
Joseph Clay and
Virginia Robertson Stiles
By
Their Children and Grandchildren
November 2007
Stationary or rotating globe: Rotating
Historical or current information: Current
Surface (elevation) relief: no
Size: 30 inches
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