Historical Marker

Shelbyville Fountain

Historical marker location:

Shelbyville, Kentucky

( 5th & Main Sts., Shelbyville)

This fountain was purchased jointly in 1895 by city and county from J. L. Mott Iron Works, New York. It was erected at intersection of Fifth and Main Sts. upon the completion of Shelbyville's first public water works. Moved in 1914 to public square to clear the street after construction of new courthouse. Figure chosen for top of fountain is "Atlantis" pattern.