Early Drinking Fountain, Ponca City, OK, USA - Daughters of the American Revolution on Waymarking.com

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The first watering fountain in Ponca City once stood near the Marland Estate stables. Mrs. George Fluke, the designer of the Oklahoma state flag, repainted the relief daises on the fountain. Source: (visit link)

The early day drinking fountain in Ponca City, OK, known as the People, Horse, and Dog Fountain, was the first public water fountain in the city. It was acquired by the city in 1902 for $300 and features a bowl structure for dogs, a larger bowl for horses, and a smaller bowl for people. The fountain was designed by Mrs. George Fluke, the designer of the Oklahoma state flag. The fountain was restored by the DAR Ponca City Chapter in 1954 and again in 2016 by the Historic Reenactor Group in memory of founder Phil Bandy who so eloquently portrayed B.S. Barnes, Ponca City’s first Mayor, for so many years. #poncacitymainstreet #poncacityhistory
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The fountain sits on a four sided stone base with inscriptions on each side. The DAR Golden Wheel emblem is not included.

DAR Chapter: Ponca City Date Placed: 09/16/1954 Inscription: North and South Base Inscriptions: CIRCA 1902 West Base Inscription: EARLY-DAY DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOR PEOPLE HORSES AND DOGS FIRST LOCATED NORTH OF GRAND On FOURTH ST. RESTORED AND PRESERVED BY DAR. SEPT 16, 1954 East Base Inscription: RESTORED IN 2016 BY HISTORIC REENACTOR GROUP IN MEMORY OF FOUNDER, PHIL BANDY WHO PORTRAYED B.S. BARNES PONCA CITY'S FIRST MAYOR 1894

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