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July 21, 2007 - The fountain originally at the Joel Poinsett’s house

A loyal reader suggested that a photo of this fountain was overdue. The reason is that this fountain has lots of history. Our reader, Rock, shared with me that the fountain was originally at Joel Poinsett’s house. From there the fountain was a gift in 1856 to the manager of the Poinsett Hotel. The fountain is now in front of the Soby’s restaurant in downtown Greenville … For local readers Rock points out that if you look closely you can see the initials JRP and the year 1820 on the top of the fountain.

PS: Rock also found some information about the stone building discussed in this previous photo. The Jult 7th post has been updated with Rocks information … Thank you Rock for the information and for being a loyal reader.

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Sally said,

July 21, 2007 @ 12:23 am

It’s interesting when something is moved around like that and survives - obviously it has an essence beyond its utilitarian value alone - and I wish there were more of it in the world!

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lavenderlady said,

July 21, 2007 @ 1:15 am

I’m with Sally. I love reusing things.

Abraham Lincoln said,

July 21, 2007 @ 4:09 am

The whole series of photographs is very interesting and the story about it is too. I like the idea that the fountain has always had people who thought it was worth keeping and using.

ann said,

July 21, 2007 @ 7:04 am

Great photo, and love the fountain’s history. Thanks for sharing…

Kate said,

July 21, 2007 @ 8:15 am

Denton, I love the composition. This is a picture perfect photo. Different textures and colours–nice!

Rich said,

July 21, 2007 @ 8:47 am

a good image. the stone frames the flowers well and I like what you have done with the focus.

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Dan said,

July 21, 2007 @ 11:45 am

Is a fountain without water still a fountain? :)

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Denton said,

July 21, 2007 @ 9:59 pm

Thanks for your comments. I actually struggled with this photo because fountain is not very photographic. However, as Rock pointed out, the history was worth the effort.

Dan, you may be right. Maybe I would call it the structure formally known as a fountain.

Neva said,

July 21, 2007 @ 10:18 pm

Nice fountain!

Rock said,

July 25, 2007 @ 4:46 pm

Thanks Denton…. I knew you could make that old “fountain” anew. I have always loved that fountain and the history, but your great photography make it that much more enjoyable. Love your work. Thanks again for giving this old historic “fountain” recognition.

Denton said,

July 25, 2007 @ 6:57 pm

Rock, I was pleased with how the photo turned out. Thank for recommending that the fountain be included.

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